Dispatches from the Moth · Posted On: Apr 20, 2021
by The Moth
Today’s conviction is an important moment in the fight for equity and justice. But it is not enough. We only need to look as far as the daily headlines to find examples of police brutality, blatant racial injustice, and denial of the value of Black lives. There is still much work to be done in the ongoing fight against systemic racism.
We at The Moth will continue our efforts, using our voices, platforms, and stories to combat racism, violence, and oppression and to help counter these inequi...
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Dispatches from the Moth · Posted On: Apr 13, 2021
by Moth EDU
Lesson #36: TONE: "Hot Wheels"- Jayson Nuñez
We’ve missed you here at Storytelling School with The Moth! Just like in today’s story, we can’t wait to grab our bikes or running shoes and get outside! It’s been over a year since our first blog and we appreciate your continued engagement and support as we explore and discuss stories. For this month’s blog, we’re taking a look at a story about getting back up (on the bike perhaps) even when you get knocked down.
This week’s Sto...
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Dispatches from the Moth · Posted On: Mar 19, 2021
by The Moth
We condemn the deadly shootings that took place in Atlanta on Tuesday, March 16th. Hate crimes and violence against the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community have long existed and are acutely on the rise since the pandemic began. This abhorrent act in Atlanta, that took the lives of eight people, including six Asian women, is a call to conscience for our country and a reminder that silence on these matters is complicity.
We stand in solidarity with women and the Asian-Americans...
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Dispatches from the Moth · Posted On: Mar 09, 2021
by Moth EDU
Lesson #35: TRUST "The Beginning Of The Rest Of Life"- Jahvannia Darlin
Welcome back to Storytelling School with The Moth! The days are getting longer, the weather is getting warmer, and we can’t wait for it to finally be spring! It’s been almost a year since our first blog and we appreciate your continued engagement and support as we explore and discuss stories. For this month’s blog, we’re taking a look at a story about seeking acceptance from loved ones.
This month’s Storyte...
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Dispatches from the Moth · Posted On: Feb 09, 2021
by Moth EDU
Lesson #34: DELIVERY: "Roar"- Amanda Gorman
Welcome to the first official 2021 Storytelling School with The Moth! If you were as blown away as we were by the performance of Amanda Gorman, National Youth Poet Laureate, at the inauguration a few weeks ago, you’re going to love her Moth story about putting yourself out there, trying your best, and ending up where you’re meant to be.
This week’s Storytelling School story is:
“Roar” by Amanda Gorman Read the transcript of...
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