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Love and Solidarity Symposium: A Decade of Commitment to Justice, Equity, and Community
Join us in celebrating a decade of commitment to justice, equity, and solidarity at the East Side Freedom Library’s Love and Solidarity Symposium. As we commemorate our 10th anniversary, we proudly invite you to be part of a transformative gathering.
The Love and Solidarity Symposium brings together Artists, Activists, Academics, and Organizers who illuminate how communities unite in acts of solidarity. Together, we address the topic of collective action, mutual aid, and building solidarity in the face of historical injustices and ongoing challenges. explores a decade of work and commitment to the interconnectedness of labor struggles, racial equity, justice, and broader social movements. Love and solidarity emerge as components of resistance and resilience, fostering a shared responsibility for positive change. Through the lens of Love and Solidarity, we explore contemporary moments that embody these values, grounding our collective efforts toward a society where love, collaboration, partnership, and solidarity are paramount to our work.
At the heart of what we do best is bringing the community together in conversation to produce knowledge, share experiences, speak truths, and engage in active listening. Each session serves as a dynamic platform, fostering dialogue, encouraging critical thinking, amplifying community-driven approaches, and weaving the threads of love and solidarity into the fabric of our discussions.
Saturday Keynote by:
Ellen David Friedman
Sponsors:
Metropolitan State University – Office of the President
University of Minnesota – Institute for Advanced Study
University of Minnesota – Labor Education Services
Twin Cities Chapter of Japanese American Citizens League
SYMPOSIUM WEEKEND SCHEDULE
FRIDAY, JUNE 7: Opening Reception (free)
6:30 PM – 9:00 PM: Opening Remarks and Reception
SATURDAY, JUNE 8: Symposium (free)
9:00 AM – 9:30 AM: Registration and Check-in
9:30 AM – 9:45 AM: Welcome Remarks
9:45 AM – 11:00 AM: Session 1 – Transforming Archives with a Focus on Community Perspectives and Driven Approaches
11:00 AM – 11:15 AM: Break
11:15 AM – 12:30 PM: Session 2 – Labor and Racial Equity
12:30 PM – 1:45 PM: Lunch (pre-registration strongly encouraged)
1:45 PM – 3:00 PM: Session 3 – Solidarity Movements
3:00 PM – 3:15 PM: Break
3:15 PM – 4:30 PM: Session 4 – Organizing with Joy, Prioritizing Mental Health, & Preventing Burnout
SATURDAY, JUNE 8: Banquet (paid event)
5:15 PM – 6:00 PM: Check-in
6:00 PM – 8:30 PM: Dinner, Keynote: Ellen David Friedman, Awards
