Commemorating the celebration of Juneteenth with a set of presentations which engage "The Past, Present, and Future of Freedom Schools." Speakers will include: -  Peter Rachleff on the organization of schools by African American activists and teachers, included freed slaves, in the early years of Reconstruction -  Jeff Kolnick, Professor of History at Southwest Minnesota […]

An opportunity to meet and celebrate the intrepid volunteers who have been cataloging ESFL books and materials since January, and to be introduced, by them, to some of the exciting resources which are becoming available to Library users.  Wednesday, June 17, 5:30 PM

An opportunity to meet and celebrate the intrepid volunteers who have been cataloging ESFL books and materials since January, and to be introduced, by them, to some of the exciting resources which are becoming available to Library users.  Wednesday, June 17, 5:30 PM

An opportunity to meet and celebrate the intrepid volunteers who have been cataloging ESFL books and materials since January, and to be introduced, by them, to some of the exciting resources which are becoming available to Library users.  Wednesday, June 17, 5:30 PM

An opportunity to meet and celebrate the intrepid volunteers who have been cataloging ESFL books and materials since January, and to be introduced, by them, to some of the exciting resources which are becoming available to Library users.  Wednesday, June 17, 5:30 PM

White Minnesota schoolchildren in blackface minstrel show, 1950s We welcome Chad Montrie, Professor of History, University of Massachusetts-Lowell. Professor Montrie is working on a book, Whiteness in Plain View, about the history of racial exclusion in northern towns and suburbs during the twentieth century. He has investigated long-established patterns of housing discrimination in places which […]

White Minnesota schoolchildren in blackface minstrel show, 1950s We welcome Chad Montrie, Professor of History, University of Massachusetts-Lowell. Professor Montrie is working on a book, Whiteness in Plain View, about the history of racial exclusion in northern towns and suburbs during the twentieth century. He has investigated long-established patterns of housing discrimination in places which […]

White Minnesota schoolchildren in blackface minstrel show, 1950s We welcome Chad Montrie, Professor of History, University of Massachusetts-Lowell. Professor Montrie is working on a book, Whiteness in Plain View, about the history of racial exclusion in northern towns and suburbs during the twentieth century. He has investigated long-established patterns of housing discrimination in places which […]

White Minnesota schoolchildren in blackface minstrel show, 1950s We welcome Chad Montrie, Professor of History, University of Massachusetts-Lowell. Professor Montrie is working on a book, Whiteness in Plain View, about the history of racial exclusion in northern towns and suburbs during the twentieth century. He has investigated long-established patterns of housing discrimination in places which […]

      A presentation by Vicki Beebe, coordinator of the Community Connections Committee of the Saint Paul Regional Labor Federation. This program is part of the ESFL's once-a-month "Critical Thinking About Economic Issues" series, co-sponsored by the Saint Paul Regional Labor Federation.

      A presentation by Vicki Beebe, coordinator of the Community Connections Committee of the Saint Paul Regional Labor Federation. This program is part of the ESFL's once-a-month "Critical Thinking About Economic Issues" series, co-sponsored by the Saint Paul Regional Labor Federation.

      A presentation by Vicki Beebe, coordinator of the Community Connections Committee of the Saint Paul Regional Labor Federation. This program is part of the ESFL's once-a-month "Critical Thinking About Economic Issues" series, co-sponsored by the Saint Paul Regional Labor Federation.

      A presentation by Vicki Beebe, coordinator of the Community Connections Committee of the Saint Paul Regional Labor Federation. This program is part of the ESFL's once-a-month "Critical Thinking About Economic Issues" series, co-sponsored by the Saint Paul Regional Labor Federation.

Learn about the East Side Freedom Library, founded by Macalester professors Peter Rachleff and Beth Cleary. Hear about our first year's accomplishments and help us imagine our future. Join fellow alums in conversation. Enjoy refreshments.  

Learn about the East Side Freedom Library, founded by Macalester professors Peter Rachleff and Beth Cleary. Hear about our first year's accomplishments and help us imagine our future. Join fellow alums in conversation. Enjoy refreshments.  

Learn about the East Side Freedom Library, founded by Macalester professors Peter Rachleff and Beth Cleary. Hear about our first year's accomplishments and help us imagine our future. Join fellow alums in conversation. Enjoy refreshments.  

Learn about the East Side Freedom Library, founded by Macalester professors Peter Rachleff and Beth Cleary. Hear about our first year's accomplishments and help us imagine our future. Join fellow alums in conversation. Enjoy refreshments.  

We at the East Side Freedom Library have been encouraged by the Papal Encyclical on climate crisis,"Laudato Si," and we are particularly excited by the possibilities it opens up for community conversations.  Each of our four discussions in July will engage experienced presenters from diverse communities and organizations in discussion with the audience.  We will make copies of […]

We at the East Side Freedom Library have been encouraged by the Papal Encyclical on climate crisis,"Laudato Si," and we are particularly excited by the possibilities it opens up for community conversations.  Each of our four discussions in July will engage experienced presenters from diverse communities and organizations in discussion with the audience.  We will make copies of […]

We at the East Side Freedom Library have been encouraged by the Papal Encyclical on climate crisis,"Laudato Si," and we are particularly excited by the possibilities it opens up for community conversations.  Each of our four discussions in July will engage experienced presenters from diverse communities and organizations in discussion with the audience.  We will make copies of […]