Kids Rising (Story Hour)
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesBring your kids and join us for “Kids Rising”, a children’s Story Hour with a social justice focus, with readers Jen Roba and Sean Morgan. Readings will be every first and third Saturday mornings of the month 10:30 – 11:30. May readings will be on the 6th and 20th. Our mission is to agitate the next generation […]
Kids Rising (Story Hour)
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesBring your kids and join us for “Kids Rising”, a children’s Story Hour with a social justice focus, with readers Jen Roba and Sean Morgan. Readings will be every first and third Saturday mornings of the month 10:30 – 11:30. May readings will be on the 6th and 20th. Our mission is to agitate the next generation […]
Labor Movie Night: A Brief Vacation
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThis 1973 dramatic film, made by renowned director Vittoria De Sica, comes from a story based on the premise that “sickness is the vacation of the poor.” Clara, a factory worker trapped by her life off as well as on the job, collapses with a lung disease which lands her in a sanatorium in the […]
Labor Movie Night: A Brief Vacation
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThis 1973 dramatic film, made by renowned director Vittoria De Sica, comes from a story based on the premise that “sickness is the vacation of the poor.” Clara, a factory worker trapped by her life off as well as on the job, collapses with a lung disease which lands her in a sanatorium in the […]
Barrios NOT Borders: Rapid Response Network Training (RSVP required)
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesFree but RSVP required (español abajo) Join a team of people ready to respond to Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids in our communities. The Rapid Response Training will equip you to stand in solidarity with communities under attack by ICE. This training will cover the historical and political context of immigration in the United […]
Barrios NOT Borders: Rapid Response Network Training (RSVP required)
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesFree but RSVP required (español abajo) Join a team of people ready to respond to Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids in our communities. The Rapid Response Training will equip you to stand in solidarity with communities under attack by ICE. This training will cover the historical and political context of immigration in the United […]
Diamond Mining and Child Labor in Sierra Leone: A Post-War Perspective
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesDavid Parker will show photographs of diamond miners in Sierra Leone. Dr. Parker just returned from a two-week trip to where he was photographing diamond mines in Tikonko and Kona districts, Sierra Leone. Dr. Parker will also present work from his two week stay in a remote village. David Parker is an occupational epidemiologist who […]
Diamond Mining and Child Labor in Sierra Leone: A Post-War Perspective
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesDavid Parker will show photographs of diamond miners in Sierra Leone. Dr. Parker just returned from a two-week trip to where he was photographing diamond mines in Tikonko and Kona districts, Sierra Leone. Dr. Parker will also present work from his two week stay in a remote village. David Parker is an occupational epidemiologist who […]
Drone Warfare & the Cyborg Soldier: Margins of Masculinities
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesPresented by Suzanne Al-Kayali, Director, Women Against Military Madness Modern military power has ignited real and virtual changes as nations make war and soldiers perceive themselves as warriors. The role of the soldier has changed with the evolution of technologies, such as drones. Is the hyper-masculine "be-all-you-can-be" soldier being replaced? Suzanne will discuss the role of […]
Drone Warfare & the Cyborg Soldier: Margins of Masculinities
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesPresented by Suzanne Al-Kayali, Director, Women Against Military Madness Modern military power has ignited real and virtual changes as nations make war and soldiers perceive themselves as warriors. The role of the soldier has changed with the evolution of technologies, such as drones. Is the hyper-masculine "be-all-you-can-be" soldier being replaced? Suzanne will discuss the role of […]
A Farm Bill for Everyone! with Marita Bujold
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesClimate change is our opportunity to put our house in order - starting with food and water. We need to place the right to food and water at the center of local economies-where it belongs. We need to restore health to ecosystems. Communities need to be climate -ready. The Community Food & Water and Farm […]
A Farm Bill for Everyone! with Marita Bujold
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesClimate change is our opportunity to put our house in order - starting with food and water. We need to place the right to food and water at the center of local economies-where it belongs. We need to restore health to ecosystems. Communities need to be climate -ready. The Community Food & Water and Farm […]
Kids Rising (Story Hour)
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesBring your kids and join us for “Kids Rising”, a children’s Story Hour with a social justice focus, with readers Jen Roba and Sean Morgan. Readings will be every first and third Saturday mornings of the month 10:30 – 11:30. May readings will be on the 6th and 20th. Our mission is to agitate the […]
Kids Rising (Story Hour)
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesBring your kids and join us for “Kids Rising”, a children’s Story Hour with a social justice focus, with readers Jen Roba and Sean Morgan. Readings will be every first and third Saturday mornings of the month 10:30 – 11:30. May readings will be on the 6th and 20th. Our mission is to agitate the […]
Improvisation: An Essential Life Skill
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesJoin two of the Twin Cities most creative percussionists as they join for an evening of improvisational music and conversation with each other and with us. Davu Seru and Marc Anderson have been sonic innovators and organic intellectuals in our community for many years. They see making music as a challenge -- and model -- […]
Improvisation: An Essential Life Skill
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesJoin two of the Twin Cities most creative percussionists as they join for an evening of improvisational music and conversation with each other and with us. Davu Seru and Marc Anderson have been sonic innovators and organic intellectuals in our community for many years. They see making music as a challenge -- and model -- […]
East Side Pride Open Mic
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesHave a talent to share? Do you have East Side pride? Join this safe space for all ages and talents! Come express yourself at the East Side Pride Open Mic: comedy, poetry, song, dance, music, and anything else you can think of! More details coming soon. Our mission is to create a safe space for […]
East Side Pride Open Mic
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesHave a talent to share? Do you have East Side pride? Join this safe space for all ages and talents! Come express yourself at the East Side Pride Open Mic: comedy, poetry, song, dance, music, and anything else you can think of! More details coming soon. Our mission is to create a safe space for […]
Neighbors Meet Neighbors
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesA series of forums centered around the stories and experiences of recent immigrants to the east side communities. Each month, we will hear from a different community about its history, culture, experiences, and challenges. The series will include the following dates and communities to meet and understand. Members of the Hmong Community - June 20th […]
Neighbors Meet Neighbors
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesA series of forums centered around the stories and experiences of recent immigrants to the east side communities. Each month, we will hear from a different community about its history, culture, experiences, and challenges. The series will include the following dates and communities to meet and understand. Members of the Hmong Community - June 20th […]