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The world can be a rough place for women, and we were recently reminded of that in the harshest terms, as a woman's right to her own bodily autonomy has been challenged. In advance of Women's Equality Day happening on August 26th, we decided to create a playlist that celebrates the strength, perseverance and conviction of women. We will never go down without a fight.
The Moth has created a family-friendly playlist that you can listen to while cooking, hosting dinner or on the way to pick up a loved one from the airport. It's a great way to introduce someone to the beauty of true storytelling. @media screen and (max-width: 600px) { #FamilyFriendlyPlaylist { width: 350px; }
The MOTHerview: Questions for Aleeza Kazmi about her story “Pastels and Crayons” Edited by Suzanne Rust How did you know that this was The Moth story you had to tell? One of my favorite things about developing a Moth story is that sometimes truths about an experience reveal themselves in the process of crafting the story. And that was certainly true about “Pastels and Crayons.” I knew it was an important experience that triggered a change in my life, but it was only through...
Lesson #51: THE WORLD AS IT WAS - “War and Popcorn” - Mariam Bazeed INTRODUCTORY GREETINGS Storytelling School with The Moth is here to keep your storytelling-brains churning even while on Summer break! This month, we’re taking a look at a story about family and home. We first met Mariam in a Community Workshop with Muslim Writer’s Collective. The Moth Community Program provides the space, tools and expertise for people to practice the art and craft of personal...
Hello Moth Community, Although we knew it was coming, we were deeply shaken when we heard the news about the Supreme Court’s decision to reverse Roe V. Wade. We’ve been preparing for this decision to happen for weeks. In early June, we produced a special episode of The Moth Podcast and created a playlist of stories about the importance of bodily autonomy. None of that changes the fact that after the ruling was made public, we found ourselves at a loss for words. As we process this...