Storytelling Footprints on the Land: American Stories About Race Monday, October 20, 7:30pm From active membership in Philadelphia’s People for Human Rights in the 1960s and co-founder of The People’s Fund (now Bread and Roses Community Fund), to heading a multi-service neighborhood center in San Francisco, Helen Helfer’s 40-year career has always included anti-racist and community-based organizing work. In Footprints on the Land, 52 contemporary Americans speak about their experiences with race and racism in the US, each story leaving an indelible footprint on the issue. Helen will be joined by several local people whose stories are included in the book; she will read a segment from David Gracie’s story. This event is co-sponsored with Bread and Roses Community Fund. * * * * * * * Storytellings 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. Optional à la carte dinner at 6pm is followed by storytelling at 7:30pm. Reservations recommended (215) 386-9224. Open seating at bar for drinks, snacks or desserts. Singles welcome at group tables. Return to Storytelling Listings

Return to Events Listings White Dog Cafe 3420 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (215) 386-9224