History

I believe the only way to harness time is by linking ourselves to something eternal.

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

Richard Rothstein will discuss his award-winning book The Color of Law: A Forgotten History of How Our Government Segregated America,

The investigative work of today is not just for those who are being hurt now — it is for ancestors and to prevent harm to those who are on their way.

Since every month at Minnesota Women’s Press is about acknowledging the accomplishments of women, we are not doing anything unique to commemorate Women’s History Month — but we will honor the stories of a few local historical women, starting with Nellie Griswold Francis.

What might love for place teach us about the people whom we learn to ignore?

From the forthcoming book “35 Years of Minnesota Women” (expected publication date December 10). To order, go to our Buy-Book button at top menu.

“I didn’t realize that I would have an understanding of an archive as having a role in changing society.”

Do you understand that your quality of life and your survival are tied to how authentic and generous the connections are between you and the people and place you live with and in?
— adrienne maree brown, “Emergent Strategy”

It has been 25 years since the passing of Loyce Houlton, who made a significant contribution to the cultural landscape of Minnesota and the world of dance.

In a day and age when compassion and community can seem in short supply, we turn to Etty Hillesum (1914-1943).

This one-woman theatrical presentation and lecture traces the pivotal contributions of Nordic immigrant suffragists to voting rights in Minnesota. Presenter