MN Herstory Reading

MN Herstory is a community initiative to celebrate and honor the beauty, power, and strength of Hmong women through the unique lens of their collective stories.Join MN Herstory for an afternoon of connecting with your community, sharing narratives, and participating in a reading and panel discussion with local herstorians. After the event, join the MN Herstory community for Happy Hour at Lake Monster Brewing, next door to SPNN.  This is our herstory. #makingMNHerstory This event is made possible with the sponsorship of Coalition of Asian American Leaders (CAAL). Coalition of Asian American Leaders is a network that harnesses the collective power of Asian American leaders to improve the lives of community. Follow CAAL on Twitter at @CAALMN or Facebook to learn more. This support is part of CAAL's MinneAsianStories [https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/minneasianstories] Campaign, an effort to celebrate the rich diversity of the Asian Minnesotan population through storytelling. Thank you for believing and continuing to support in our community effort to uplift the stories and voices of everyday Hmong girls and women in the community! READERS/PANELISTS:  Houa Moua, Karina Vang, Alicia Thoj, Paj Zaub Vang, Houa Lor, Christina Vang, and more! CLOSING PERFORMANCE: Sonic Rain FOOD: Shirley Yang from Shirley's Catering EMCEE/HOST: Mamie Xiong *PHOTOGRAPHY: Shur Photography *VIDEOGRAPHY: Joua Lee & SPNN Team * THERE WILL BE PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEO RECORDING AT THE EVENT. FAQS:  ARE THERE ID OR MINIMUM AGE REQUIREMENTS TO ENTER THE EVENT? There is no age limitation for the event.  There will be Happy Hour after the event at Monster Brewery, and if you plan to drink or attend, you will need proper ID.  WILL THERE BE CHILDCARE AVAILABLE? We will provide child care for the duration of the program, 3:30pm - 5:00pm. Please leave us a note when you register if you need childcare.  WILL THERE BE INTERPRETERS AVAILABLE? There will be Hmong and ASL interpreters available. The event will be entirely facilitated in English. Please specify if you need interpreters for you or your guests. WHAT ARE MY TRANSPORTATION/PARKING OPTIONS FOR GETTING TO AND FROM THE EVENT? SPNN is about two blocks south of the Green Line. There is a free, first-come-first-serve, parking lot at SPNN.    WHAT CAN I BRING TO THE EVENT? Outside food and drinks are NOT allowed. We will be providing light snacks and water for the event.    DO I HAVE TO BRING MY PRINTED TICKET TO THE EVENT? You do not need to print a ticket.  We will have your registered name on will-call.  HOW CAN I CONTACT THE ORGANIZER WITH ANY QUESTIONS? Please email MN HERSTORY AT mnherstory@gmail.com for more information about the event, if you have further questions or if you have any media inquiry. Be sure to like and follow our public Facebook page to get the most updated info on our upcoming event, and to continue reading our weekly herstories!