Vermont Humanities

The Value of Our Stories

Rajnii Eddins beside a brick wall
Speakers Bureau

Rajnii Eddins beside a brick wallEach one of us has a story that is valuable. Rajnii Eddins utilizes spoken word as a tool for engagement in conversations about race, culture, equity and the richness to be found in each of our stories. In this presentation, Eddins will share his poetry and the historical context in which it was created. He will discuss how our stories can be used to confront racism and other injustices, affirm diversity and equity, and initiate community dialogue. He will conclude with a conversation about how attendees can share their stories as a way to create healing and to grow mutual understanding.

Additional Costs

$750; please contact Rajnii directly to discuss

Available in correctional facilities.

Questions?

Contact Jacob Pelletier at jpelletier@vermonthumanities.org.

About the Presenter

Talks by Rajnii Eddins

Part of a broadside printing of the poem Calling with a black and white image of a man speaking into a megaphone with swirls of sound and light as a dove flies by.

CALLING: Reclaiming Shared Humanity in America’s 250th Year

CALLING is a participatory, interdisciplinary humanities offering that invites communities to reflect, create, and reimagine what it means to be American at the threshold of our nation’s 250th anniversary.

Rajnii Eddins beside a brick wall

The Value of Our Stories

Each one of us has a story that is valuable. In this presentation, Rajnii Eddins will share his poetry, and will discuss how our stories can be used to confront racism and other injustices, affirm diversity and equity, and initiate community dialogue.

Vermont Humanities*** February 10, 2020