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MANY FACES - One Community . Many Stories . Many Faces of the White Bear Lake area is collaboration with a goal of building community by connecting the many stories of our area through events that invite personal reflection , a broadened understanding of the community and neighborly interactions .
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COMMUNITY BOOK READ Community Book Read and Author Discussion
Somewhere in the Unknown World : A Collective Refugee Memoir by Kao Kalia Yang Our communities are changing ethnically and every person comes here with their own story . Take time this summer to investigate the many refugee stories that Ms . Yang brings to life in her new book . Then join us this fall for an evening with Ms . Yang as she discusses her desire to capture these stories and preserves each individual ’ s journey . Thursday , Sept . 30 , 6:30-8:30 PM 6:30-7 PM : Book signing 7-8 PM : Author discussion 8-8:30 PM : Q & A Mahtomedi High School Chautauqua Fine Arts Center FREE with a suggested $ 10 donation
* Books will be available for purchase courtesy of Lake Country Booksellers , WBL .
COMMUNITY PRESENTATION
Breaking the Silence : How to Talk About Race and Racism with Your Child ( ren )
Do you fumble to find the right words for what to say to your child about race ? Do you wonder if you are keeping the conversation developmentally appropriate ? Join the HOPE Speaks Project to learn more about why and how to have this lifelong conversation with your child . Presenters : Kristen Pehl and Meghan Malone Tuesday , Oct . 5 7-8:30 PM Mahtomedi High School Chautauqua Fine Arts Center $ 7 or $ 10 for if bring a plus one
HOPE Speaks - So You Want to Be Anti-Racist ?
This six week virtual course is offered to anyone looking to deepen their understanding of what it means to be anti-racist . Participants will be given tools to engage in uncomfortable conversations , develop their racial literacy and begin to unpack how race operates in their everyday lives often without consent and / or acknowledgement , all the while building the muscles to move into action ! ( 4.0 CEUs if an educator ) This class will be held online . Upon registering , you will receive a link to access the class . Simply click the link on the days and time of class and Kristen and Meghan will lead you through the class from the comfort of your own home . This class is being held in partnership with multiple Community Education programs . Instructors : Kristen Pehl and Meghan Malone 6 Wednesdays , Nov . 3-Dec . 15 ( No class on Wed . Nov . 24 ) 7-8:30 PM ( Online via Zoom ) $ 85
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