Storytelling

All Rise: Somebodies, Nobodies and the Politics of Dignity
with Robert Fuller

Monday, June 19, 7:30pm

America has made signifi cant strides against most forms of social oppression over the past few decades. But “rankism”— the abuse of the power inherent in social rank—is still accepted and widespread. In All Rise: Somebodies, Nobodies, and the politics of Dignity Robert Fuller confronts rankism and offers hope and practical solutions for fashioning a world where human relationships are governed by respect and the right to dignity for all is affirmed. 

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Storytelling night provides the opportunity to hear the life stories of a variety of peoples and gives voice to underrepresented groups such as ex-offenders, senior citizens, gays, youth, immigrants and homeless people. They also provide a forum to exchange perspectives at a personal level on experiences such as war, civil rights marches, parenting issues, and illness.

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Reservations required. 215-386-9224. Optional a la carte dinner begins at 6 pm, Storytellings begin at 7:30 pm. Preferential seating is given to those dining. Remaining seats are available to those with reservations for the storytelling only. Singles are welcome at group tables.

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White Dog Cafe
3420 Sansom Street Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 386-9224