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Here’s another Storytelling School with The Moth! We are in the midst of a difficult time that can feel hard to process, both for ourselves and for our young people. For this week’s blog, we’re taking a look at a story about support from family.
The country is caught in the tumultuous swirl of both a pandemic and the most intense period of unrest since the 1960s. Yet, in the midst of it all, there are moments of beauty and generosity (and humor) that can come from surprising places and restore our faith and trust. This week’s playlist is dedicated to the kindness of strangers.
The Moth and lululemon are coming together to celebrate Pride. This year, Pride looks different than it has in past years. We have replaced in-person celebrations with phone calls and Zoom parties to protect loved ones and strangers from Covid-19. We have replaced parades with protests to demand social justice that is long overdue. This year we have demonstrated our Pride by raising our voices. To help inspire a sense of community, togetherness and empowerment, we present Proud & Present:...
Here’s another Storytelling School with The Moth! We are in the midst of a difficult time that can feel hard to process, both for ourselves and for our young people. For this week’s blog, we’re taking a look at a story about the impact of our teachers.
While big parades and festivities may be put on hold this month, it is important to remember that Pride is much more than a celebration of queer culture. It also commemorates the Stonewall Riots, where hundreds stood up against injustice and police brutality for the right to be themselves; it’s a moment to honor the work of pioneering activists like Marsha P. Johnson, Sylvia Rivera, and others. It is also a time for a good playlist! Here are some of our favorite stories from the LGBTQ community.