Black History and Culture - Fall 2018

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2018 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$2,902
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
September 2018
End Date
October 2018
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Hennepin
Hennepin
Project Overview

Programs for all ages that celebrate black history and culture and encourage people to think broadly and critically about black history in all of its richness and complexity.

Project Details

395

Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2017 Minnesota Special Session Laws, Chapter 91, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 5
2018 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$2,902
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

For Lift Every Voice: Patrons will report feeling that black cultural heritage and history were reflected in the program. Patron will connect with music. For Black Author Expo: Patrons will have an increased understanding/knowledge of the African diaspora. Patrons will feel connected to books and stories. For Black Master Storytelling Festival: Patrons will experience storytelling.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Lift Every Voice: 81% reported Black cultural heritage and history were reflected in the program. 72% reported they would seek library resources on gospel music. 100% reported they connected with music. 83% reported the program as "excellent" and 17% as "good." Patron comments included: "More gospel music like this one" and "...wonderful effort, thank you." Black Author Expo: Participants increased their understanding and knowledge of the African diaspora. Black Master Storytelling Festival: Patrons experienced storytelling by African people in the Diaspora.

Source of Additional Funds

Black Author Expo, Black Storytellers Alliance, Twin Cities Community Gospel Choir

Project Manager
First Name
Scott
Last Name
Vrieze
Organization Name
MELSA
Street Address
1619 Dayton Avenue, Suite 314
City
Saint Paul
State
MN
Zip Code
55104
Phone
651-645-5731
Email
scott@melsa.org
Administered By
Administered by
Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200