Juneteenth 2013
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$2,665
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
May 2013
End Date
June 2013
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Hennepin
Project Overview
Sound of Freedom: A program that blends music, poetry and storytelling to share the richness of African American culture and the wealth of American history; one will be at NR and open to the public; one will be at MC and a private event for students.
Local History Round Table: Northern Slave, Black Dakota: An author event with Walter Bachman, author of Northern Slave, Black Dakota.
Project Details
102 attendees
Competitive Grant Making Body
Project Details: 2013 Fiscal Year
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$2,665
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
Patrons will learn about African American history.
Programs will attract an intergeneration audience.
Patrons will check out related library materials.
Measurable Outcome(s)
First Program: 94% learned about African American History. 88% think the library is a welcoming space. 26% plan to check out related library materials. 98% rated the quality of the program as good or better. Selected comments: "Powerful and inspirational.
Source of Additional Funds
Intermediate District 287; Juneteenth Twin Cities ; KFAI; KMOJ; Pond Dakota Heritage Society
Project Manager
First Name
Chris
Last Name
Olson
Organization Name
MELSA
Street Address
1619 Dayton Avenue, Suite 314
City
Saint Paul
State
MN
Zip Code
55104
Phone
651-645-5731
Email
chris@melsa.org
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