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The community of Granite Falls (pop. 2,897) is on the banks of the Minnesota River. The town was settled on

“Being able to ride the bus and see graffiti I knew was done by my friends that acknowledged our existence — this reminder to everyone that these buildings we are writing on are built on our land due to decades of genocide and forced attempts at assimilation — that was healing and empowering.”

There is, however, another layer to the mission: explore what it means to be a Black Minnesotan.

I approach a scene as a historian, aiming to find a universal truth or feeling in a scene or moment.

I intend to put communities in control of their stories and in positions to feel safe so we can discuss our traumas and find ways to heal together.

I am still looking for how justice can show up for us.

Local Heroes, Xenophobia in America, Virtual Minnesota Music Festival, and more

This is the ending section of a short story related to a surveillance society, as part of our exploration of fiction and poetry at womenspress.com

Art feels more necessary than ever as a means of connection and processing.

I was shocked because I had never seen my state in any sort of queer history. Since then, I strive to bring forward the visibility of rural queer people.

This winter, Springboard for the Arts launched Artists Respond: Combating Social Isolation. With support from Springboard through funding from the

February 7 — Urban Expedition to Ghana For the month of February, the Landmark Center’s “Urban Expedition” series explores crafts,