Women’s History Month: Stories from Around the World
From the streets of Kabul to the forests in Kenya, we gathered a list of stories ─ fiction and non-fiction — all by female authors and about experiences of women... READ MORE »
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Afghan woman in Minnesota reclaims her freedom this International Women’s Day
March 8, 2023 | Adjusting to life in Minnesota as an Afghan woman – away from her tight knit family and friends – hasn’t been easy for Zari. Yet, on... READ MORE »
Teaching New Americans about Black history
February 24, 2023 | In February, Black History Month gives New Americans a chance to learn more about the integral, historical role of Black Americans in the United States. In... READ MORE »
Volunteer Spotlight: Giving back to the community
February 21, 2023 | When Loly Stoffel moved back to the Twin Cities after living in Duluth for 25 years, she searched for a volunteer opportunity in education. She hoped... READ MORE »
Maryna’s Story: Helping Ukrainians, serving her country
February 16, 2023 | At the first-floor offices of the International Institute of Minnesota, case workers meet with newly arrived refugees who speak at least 20 combined languages from around... READ MORE »
