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Dispatches from the Moth · Posted On: Jul 13, 2021

Storytelling School with The Moth: Monthly Storytelling Activity #39

by The Moth Staff

Lesson #39: NERVES "Purple Hair"- Diamante Ortiz Happy summer from Storytelling School with The Moth! School is out, but don’t forget to keep those listening and discussion skills sharp with today’s story. For this month’s blog, we’re taking a look at a story about making a change to look and feel more like yourself. This month’s Storytelling School story is: “Purple Hair” by Diamante Ortiz Watch the video. You can read the transcript...

Dispatches from the Moth · Posted On: Jun 30, 2021

Moth Playlist: Breaking Free

by The Moth Staff

Breaking Free!Starting over, letting go, seizing the moment, and learning to use your outside voice. Celebrate (and savor) independence whenever you can.Let this week's playlist inspire your rebel spirit. @media screen and (max-width: 600px) { #BreakingFreePlaylist { width: 350px; }

Dispatches from the Moth · Posted On: Jun 24, 2021

Of This Earth: Stories of Nature's Miracles

by The Moth Staff

Presented in partnership with Bright Cellars Together, The Moth and our friends at Bright Cellars are celebrating our earth, which, from air to grapes, gives us small and large miracles every single day. Using these story prompts, we invite you to consider: What you might be able to do to better protect and preserve our natural resources? When was the last time you got outside and appreciated the great outdoors in your city or state? What about nature makes you feel most joyful?

Dispatches from the Moth · Posted On: Jun 17, 2021

Moth Playlist: Juneteenth

by The Moth Staff

Happy Juneteenth! Juneteenth commemorates the day in 1865 when enslaved African Americas in Galveston, Texas were finally informed that the Civil War had ended, and that they were free…two full years after President Abraham Lincoln declared it. A Gallup survey showed that more than 60 percent of Americans have little or no awareness about Juneteenth, reminding us that knowing our country's history and its stories is more important than ever. This week’s playlist...

Dispatches from the Moth · Posted On: Jun 08, 2021

Moth Playlist: Pride Month

by The Moth Staff

June is Pride month, and at its core, as with so many annual celebrations, is the empowering acknowledgement of survival. Pride commemorates the Stonewall riots, a series of demonstrations that took place in June of 1969 in response to the police raid of the Stonewall Inn in New York City. The Stonewall Inn had been a safe haven for the gay, lesbian and transgender community. The ensuing protests were a tipping point for the gay liberation movement in the United States and paved the way for...