Talk of the Streets - Spring and Summer 2019
Echo: A series spoken word workshops celebrating urban storytelling.
More than a single story: discussion on Race, success and masculinity through the generations. This service will include finding 6 participants for the panel and a host for the event.
Two Mothers Writing Group: A writing group for mothers of children who have lost children to murder and for mothers who have children incarcerated for murder.
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Outcome 1: Patrons will discuss or learn about authors new to them.
Outcome 2: Patrons will have the opportunity to interact with guest authors.
Outcome 3: Patrons will receive encouragement in their own writing.
Outcome 4: Patrons will have an opportunity to celebrate the unique culture that develops in their community.
Echo: 100% interacted with another performer or writer from the Minneapolis community. 85% feel encouraged to continue their writing and performing. More Than a Single Story: 96% connected to new stories, ideas and people from the community. 96% felt connected to the experience of people with different experiences from their own. Two Mothers Writing Group: 100% wrote their own story. 100% felt encouraged to continue writing. 100% felt connected to their community.
Carolyn Holbrook; Shanice Mason; St. Jane House