Black History and Culture - Summer 2018

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2018 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,990
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
June 2018
End Date
June 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

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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
$1,990
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Patrons will have increased understanding/knowledge of the African diaspora. Patrons will report that African American cultural heritage and history were reflected in this program. Patrons will connect with poetry and storytelling.

Measurable Outcome(s)

100% increased their understanding of art's role in creating and sustaining thriving black communities and culture. 100% felt black cultural heritage and history were reflected in the program. 100% connected with poetry. 100% rated the quality of the programs as good or better. What attendees reported liking best about the program: The easy flow of ideas." " Learning about artist/authors I was unfamiliar with. Sharing of ideas."

Source of Additional Funds

BlackTableArts

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