Lecture/discussion
The Labor Movement and the Struggle for Democracy in Minnesota
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe East Side Freedom Library and St. Paul Public Schools Community Education Program invite you to The Labor Movement and the Struggle for Democracy in Minnesota on Tuesdays from February 13 through March 20 @ 6:00PM-8:00PM. East Side Freedom Library invites you to participate in a learning opportunity through the St. Paul Public Schools Community Education Program. We cannot […]
After the End of the World and the Black Feminist Book Mobile: A Talk with Alexis Pauline Gumbs
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe East Side Freedom Library invites you to After the End of the World and the Black Feminist Book Mobile: A Talk with Alexis Pauline Gumbs on Friday, February 16, 7:00PM-8:30PM. Alexis Pauline Gumbs is the Winton Chair in the Liberal Arts for 2017-18 and 2018-19 at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. She is […]
Representing and Resisting Historical Injustices through Art
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United States“Representing and Resisting Historical Injustices through Art” will be a panel of artists from diverse communities joining featured artist John Matsunaga in a conversation about how they have used their artistic practices to engage the historical injustices which have challenged their communities. The artists Nikki McComb, Saymoukda Duangphouxay Vongsay, and Alessandra Williams will bring the experiences of […]
“An Outrage”: A Black History Month Film Screening/Discussion
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe East Side Freedom Library and Metropolitan State University invite you to: “An Outrage”: A Black History Month Film Screening/Discussion Tuesday, February 20 @ 7PM Join us for a screening of the new, award-winning documentary An Outrage in commemoration of Black History Month. An award-winning documentary film about lynching in the American South. Filmed on-location at lynching […]
East Side Community Organizations Series: An Equity and Diversity Workshop with Reading Partners
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe East Side Freedom Library invites you to East Side Community Organizations Series: An Equity and Diversity Workshop with Reading Partners on Wednesday, February 21 @ 7:00PM-8:30PM. Think about your experiences (or the experiences of someone close to you) around reading or learning to read: Did you read books that reflected your experience? Did you feel comfortable going to […]
Community Journalism for Social Movements: Training and Discussion
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesJoin us for "Community Journalism for Social Movements: Training and Discussion" on February 25th, 1pm - 2:30pm at the East Side Freedom Library. For this Journalism of Color training, learn how to use journalism as a tool for building community power and to report on social change work. Journalism of Color emphasizes: Disrupting traditional narratives […]
How Did Workers Become “Legacy Costs”?
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe East Side Freedom Library invites you to: How Did Workers Become "Legacy Costs"? Join author Richard Hudelson as he introduces his book, Legacy Costs. Some of us know Hudelson for his great book about the working people of Duluth, By the Ore Docks. Now he has written a new book, about his hometown, […]
The Revolution Will Be Televised
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe East Side Freedom Library and the University of St. Thomas invite you to a special conversation: Black Panther: The Revolution Will Be Televised Sunday, April 15, 2018, 5PM The movie BLACK PANTHER has swept the country, even the world, by storm. Not only has it provided new representations of Black women and […]
“Equal Means Equal” Screening and Discussion
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe East Side Freedom Library and ERA Minnesota invite you to a screening and discussion of: EQUAL MEANS EQUAL Monday, April 16th, 7-9pm "EQUAL MEANS EQUAL offers an unflinching look at how women are treated in the United States today. Examining both real-life stories and precedent-setting legal cases, director Kamala Lopez uncovers how outdated and […]
“Free ta be Who WEBE: The Gullah/Geechee Fight for Freedom and Identity.” A Book Reading and Discussion with Queen Quet
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe East Side Freedom Library and the Winton Chair in the Liberal Arts at the University of Minnesota invite you to a discussion with: "Free ta be Who WEBE: The Gullah/Geechee Fight for Freedom and Identity." A Book Reading and Discussion with Queen Quet, Chieftess and Head of State of the Gullah/Geechee Nation Please join […]
Women From the Center Supporting Each Other
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe East Side Freedom Library invites you to a discussion: Women From the Center Supporting Each Other Thursday, April 26, 2018, 7-9pm The multicultural writing group, Women From the Center will discuss how they support each other. On the surface, it seems like a simple conversation. But when you consider that they are from 5 […]
Elizabeth Faue: Rethinking the American Labor Movement
Merriam Park Library 1831 Marshall Ave, St Paul, MN, United StatesElizabeth Faue: Rethinking the American Labor Movement Tuesday, May 1st, 2018, 7pm "The Friends of the St. Paul Public Library rolls out its Untold Stories series each May for Labor History Month. The series focuses on workers’ rights, with programs that challenge audiences to question what we know of labor history, while lifting up workers’ […]
William P. Jones: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Public Employee Unions, and the Dignity of Labor
Rondo Community Library 461 North Dale St., St Paul, MN, United StatesWilliam P. Jones: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Public Employee Unions, and the Dignity of Labor Thursday, May 3rd, 2018, 6:30pm "The Friends of the St. Paul Public Library rolls out its Untold Stories series each May for Labor History Month. The series focuses on workers’ rights, with programs that challenge audiences to question what […]
Jimmy Patiño: “Raza Sí, Migra No”
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe East Side Freedom Library and The Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library invite you to: Jimmy Patiño: "Raza Sí, Migra No" Monday, May 7th, 2018, 7:00pm "Author Jimmy Patiño will discuss his new book that explores the rise of the Chicano/Mexicano movement and the struggle for human rights as immigration from Mexico to […]
CANCELED “Ain’t Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me ‘Round”
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe East Side Freedom Library invites you to a very special event: THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED DUE TO A DEATH IN THE FAMILY "Ain't Gonna Let Nobody Turn me 'Round" An Evening with Civil Rights Veteran Hollis Watkins Thursday, May 10, In 1961, at age 19, Hollis Watkins became the first Mississippian to join […]
Robber Barons to Citizens United: A corporate person timeline
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe East Side Freedom Library invites you to: Robber Barons to Citizens United: A corporate person timeline Friday, May 11th, 2018, 6-8pm Are they? Real human beings have struggled long and hard to be included in “We the People.” How is it that corporations are included in the US Constitution in the same way? Presented […]
It Can’t Happen Here: Play Reading and Discussion
Arlington Hills Community Center 1200 Payne Ave, St Paul, MN, United StatesIt Can’t Happen Here: Play Reading and Discussion Monday, May 14th, 2018, 7pm "The Friends of the St. Paul Public Library rolls out its Untold Stories series each May for Labor History Month. The series focuses on workers’ rights, with programs that challenge audiences to question what we know of labor history, while lifting up […]
Gary Kaunonen: Flames of Discontent
Hayden Heights Library 1456 White Bear Ave, Saint Paul, MN, United StatesGary Kaunonen: Flames of Discontent Saturday, May 19th, 2018, 2pm "The Friends of the St. Paul Public Library rolls out its Untold Stories series each May for Labor History Month. The series focuses on workers’ rights, with programs that challenge audiences to question what we know of labor history, while lifting up workers’ efforts to […]
Boat Folding Circle and Discussion
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe East Side Freedom Library and The Floating Library invite you to: Boat Folding Circle and Discussion Sunday, May 20th, 2018, 1-4pm Learn how to fold a simple paper boat and help build a collection of 1,000 paper boats as part of poet and book artist Anh-Hoa Thi Nguyen’s paper memorial commemorating the lives lost […]
Forging the Farmer-Labor Coalition
Rice Street Library 1011 Rice St, St Paul, MN, United StatesForging the Farmer-Labor Coalition Thursday, May 24th, 2018, 7pm "The Friends of the St. Paul Public Library rolls out its Untold Stories series each May for Labor History Month. The series focuses on workers’ rights, with programs that challenge audiences to question what we know of labor history, while lifting up workers’ efforts to organize, […]