Theatre of the Oppressed
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe East Side Freedom Library invites you to: Theater of the Oppressed Friday, April 20th, 6:30-9pm and Saturday, April 21st, 10am-3pm Want to work toward social justice? In this introductory workshop series, we’ll explore the tactics of Theatre of the Oppressed, including Image Theatre and Forum Theatre. Theatre of the Oppressed (TO) allows […]
BMECP “Food For Thought” Community Conversation Series
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe East Side Freedom Library and the Black Men's Early Childhood Project invite you to: The "Food for Thought" Community Conversation Series Saturday, April 21st, 9:30am-11:30am BMECP's mission is to provide opportunities for black men to engage community in promoting that early childhood involvement creates healthy adolescence and adulthood. BMECP will bring its individual and […]
Theatre of the Oppressed
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe East Side Freedom Library invites you to: Theater of the Oppressed Friday, April 20th, 6:30-9pm and Saturday, April 21st, 10am-3pm Want to work toward social justice? In this introductory workshop series, we’ll explore the tactics of Theatre of the Oppressed, including Image Theatre and Forum Theatre. Theatre of the Oppressed (TO) allows […]
Music and Movements – Folk: The Music of the People and Their Cause
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe East Side Freedom Library invites you to the next event in our "Music and Movements" series: Folk: The Music of the People and Their Cause Saturday, April 21st, 4-6pm […]
Community Journalism for Social Movements: Training & Discussion
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesJoin us for "Community Journalism for Social Movements: Training and Discussion" on Sunday, April 22nd from 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: […]
Sneak Preview of “Subprime”
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe East Side Freedom Library invites you to a sneak preview of: SUBPRIME Monday, April 23, 2018, 7:00 - 9:00 PM Join playwright Beck Lee and members of the cast of "Subprime," who will read some of the script, discuss the development of the project, and engage us in conversation not only about the play […]
East Side Pride Open Mic
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesHave a talent you want to share? Do you have East Side pride? Join our safe space for all ages and talents! Comedy, Poetry, Song, Dance, Music, and more! Eat food, share talents, and enjoy the show! The East Side Pride Open Mic’s mission is to “create a safe space for cultivating artistic talents 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 […]
St. Paul Art Crawl
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe East Side Freedom Library invites you to: St. Paul Art Crawl Friday, April 27 6-10pm » Saturday, April 28 12-8pm » Sunday, April 29 12-5pm ESFL is one of six East Side sites, more than 35 St. Paul sites, for this spring's Art Crawl. We will host six separate artists' displays, including the Karen weavers, who […]
St. Paul Art Crawl
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe East Side Freedom Library invites you to: St. Paul Art Crawl Friday, April 27 6-10pm » Saturday, April 28 12-8pm » Sunday, April 29 12-5pm ESFL is one of six East Side sites, more than 35 St. Paul sites, for this spring's Art Crawl. We will host six separate artists' displays, including the Karen weavers, who […]
St. Paul Art Crawl
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe East Side Freedom Library invites you to: St. Paul Art Crawl Friday, April 27 6-10pm » Saturday, April 28 12-8pm » Sunday, April 29 12-5pm ESFL is one of six East Side sites, more than 35 St. Paul sites, for this spring's Art Crawl. We will host six separate artists' displays, including the Karen weavers, who […]
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 […]
The Artist as Activist with Composer Reinaldo Moya
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe East Side Freedom Library invites you to: The Artist as Activist Friday, May 4th, 2018, 7-9pm Schubert Club composer-in-residence Reinaldo Moya talks about the role of a composer as an activist, his career and his music. Moya is a graduate of Venezuela’s El Sistema program of music education and Assistant Professor of Music Composition […]
BMECP “Food for Thought” Community Conversation Series
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe East Side Freedom Library and the Black Men's Early Childhood Project invite you to: The "Food for Thought" Community Conversation Series Saturday, May 5th, 9:30am-11:30am BMECP's mission is to provide opportunities for black men to engage community in promoting that early childhood involvement creates healthy adolescence and adulthood. BMECP will bring its individual and […]
Sonic-Kinetic Paradise: Performance by Douglas R. Ewart and Quasar
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe East Side Freedom Library invites you to: Sonic-Kinetic Paradise Performance by Douglas R. Ewart and Quasar Saturday, May 5th, 2018, 8-11pm Join us for a performance by Douglas R. Ewart and his multidisciplinary ensemble, Quasar. Quasar includes amazing poet, vocalist, and spoken-word crafter Mankwe Ndosi; dancer, choreographer, and musician Lela Pierce; extraordinary and […]
Collaborating with ESFL in Events, Media, & Community Engagement
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesAre you interested in collaborating with us on events and community activities? Please join us in deepening our programming through participating and taking leadership in any of the following projects: Event Promotion & Evaluation Greeting Event Attendees Assisting with Sign-ins Collecting Event Surveys Recording Library Events Editing Podcasts Media and Communications Posting Images on Social […]
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 […]
Mother’s Day Freedom Fundraiser
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe East Side Freedom Library and the Socialist Feminist Branch of the TCDSA invite you to a: Mother's Day Freedom Fundraiser Tuesday, May 8th, 7-9pm "Every cent raised will go directly to the MN Freedom Fund to raise bail for incarcerated mothers. Stop by anytime between 7 PM and 9 PM for an evening of […]