Minnesota Humanities Center

In this online workshop for youth ages 13-19, students will read a half dozen poems that align with the Voices Forward theme of “Remembering Together". Each of the chosen poems reckons with how & what we remember, collectively and individually –– keeping in mind that the word re-member is the etymological opposite of dis-member, and thus remembering can be a move toward healing and becoming whole.

Michael Bazzett is the author of five collections of poetry, a recipient of National Endowment for the Arts fellowships in both poetry and translation, and a longtime teacher at The Blake School; see his full bio when you register.

https://www.mnhum.org/event/online-remembering-together-with-michael-bazzett/

By the People: Conversations Beyond 250 is a series of community-driven programs created by humanities councils in collaboration with local partners. The initiative was developed by the Federation of State Humanities Councils and the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage.

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MN Poets age 13-19 are invited to participate in our upcoming Voices Forward Poetry Workshops - each workshop will be held online and will offer a chance to reflect on the themes of the 250th. These workshops will be generative and will help you craft works that reflect on our nation’s history & imagine the future. From close study of iconic poems, exploring Ekphrasis, trying out a Tanka, and practicing Freedom Dreaming, each workshop offers a unique way to reflect, engage, and be creative. Learn more at mnhum.org/events

By the People: Conversations Beyond 250 is a series of community-driven programs created by
humanities councils in collaboration with local partners. The initiative was developed by the
Federation of State Humanities Councils and the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural
Heritage.

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