Embracing our Roots:Rooted & Rising with Carolyn Holbrook and Arleta Little

Sat Apr 04 2026 at 01:00 pm to 03:00 pm UTC-05:00

222 21st Ave S | Minneapolis

More Than a Single Story
Publisher/HostMore Than a Single Story
Embracing our Roots:Rooted & Rising with Carolyn Holbrook and Arleta Little
Advertisement
Embracing Our Roots connects young arts leaders with elders to reflect on cultural milestones that have shaped Minnesota’s history.
About this Event

Join beloved artists and culture bearers, Carolyn Holbrook and Arleta Little in a wide ranging conversation as they reflect on the paths that led them to where they are today in their lives and careers; paths that have often been lit by unseen and unexpected sources. Embracing our Roots: Rooted and Rising pairs Black artists and arts activist Elders with next-generation arts leaders in conversation, mining the continuum of cultural knowledge and experience that built today’s arts community. It is a partnership between More Than a Single Story, The Givens Collection of African American Literature and Life, and the In Black Ink publishing arts initiative.

Embracing Our Roots consists of conversations where young arts leaders will join our elders in conversation about their histories of significant milestones in Minnesota’s history within their community. The series is a collaboration between More Than a Single Story, The Givens Collection of Literature and Life, and to highlight conversations between Black artists across generations.

Advertisement

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

222 21st Ave S, 222 21st Avenue South, Minneapolis, United States

Tickets

USD 0.00

Icon
Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.

Ask AI if this event suits you:

More Events in Minneapolis

Seven Lions with MitiS
Sat, 04 Apr at 02:00 am Seven Lions with MitiS

The Armory - Minneapolis

Parking Tampa Bay Rays at Minnesota Twins
Sat, 04 Apr at 08:30 am Parking Tampa Bay Rays at Minnesota Twins

Target Field

P'tit dej - April 4
Sat, 04 Apr at 09:30 am P'tit dej - April 4

227 Colfax Ave N, Minneapolis, MN, United States, Minnesota 55405

LHSC Spring Psychic Fair
Sat, 04 Apr at 10:00 am LHSC Spring Psychic Fair

4401 Upton Ave South Mpls MN, Minneapolis, MN, United States, Minnesota 55410

Easter Kids Event
Sat, 04 Apr at 02:00 pm Easter Kids Event

7520 Golden Valley Rd, Golden Valley, Minnesota 55427

Twin Cities Gay Men's Chorus - Wicked Wisdom at Orchestra Hall - MN
Sat, 04 Apr at 02:30 pm Twin Cities Gay Men's Chorus - Wicked Wisdom at Orchestra Hall - MN

Orchestra Hall - MN

Doing 90 Down Memory Lane
Sat, 04 Apr at 04:30 pm Doing 90 Down Memory Lane

Dudley Riggs Theatre

Mary Halvorson
Sat, 04 Apr at 06:00 pm Mary Halvorson

The Cedar Cultural Center

Clarion
Sat, 04 Apr at 06:00 pm Clarion

7th Street Entry

World Ballet Company: Cinderella at State Theatre Minneapolis
Sat, 04 Apr at 07:00 pm World Ballet Company: Cinderella at State Theatre Minneapolis

State Theatre Minneapolis

Minneapolis is Happening!

Never miss your favorite happenings again!

Explore Minneapolis Events