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Sister Spokesman Presents: Her Story

This March, Sister Spokesman invites the community to gather for Her Story, a Women’s History Month conversation centered on African American women authors, storytelling, and voice.

Her Story introduces and uplifts African American women authors in Minnesota. This gathering celebrates the power of representation and the importance of seeing ourselves reflected in literature. Together, we will explore how stories shape identity, preserve lived experience, and create pathways for connection, creativity, and impact.

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Saturday, March 7, 2026 | Noon – 3 PM – Tickets: $10.00

Hallie Q. Brown Community Center
270 N. Kent St
St. Paul, MN – 55102

In honor of Women’s History Month, Her Story creates space for dialogue, learning, and community around storytelling and authorship.

Attendees will hear from African American women authors and creatives as they share insight on writing, publishing, and the power of telling stories that matter. The conversation will explore how storytelling reflects lived experience, amplifies voice, and opens doors for future generations.

This event centers authenticity, creativity, and community connection.

Discussion Topics Include

The importance of representation in literature
Seeing ourselves reflected in stories and authorship
Pathways into the publishing world
Writing from lived experience
Shaping messages that inform, inspire, and endure

Her Story invites attendees to listen, learn, and engage in meaningful conversation about voice, creativity, and storytelling. This gathering affirms that our stories matter and that when we tell them ourselves, we shape culture, history, and future possibilities.

Our voices. Our stories. Our futures.

Event tickets are $10, with optional lunch tickets available for purchase on site. Reserve your spot today—seating is limited!

GET TICKETS

Saturday, March 7, 2026 | Noon – 3 pm

Hallie Q. Brown Community Center
270 N. Kent St
St. Paul, MN – 55102

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Become a Vendor

Share your products and services with a community that values storytelling, creativity, and representation. Her Story, a Sister Spokesman Women’s History Month event, offers a meaningful opportunity to connect with attendees who care about literature, culture, and uplifting Black women’s voices.

Be part of an intentional gathering that centers on African American women authors, lived experience, and the power of story while engaging a thoughtful, engaged audience in conversation, creativity, and community connection.

Vendor Package: $25 with $25 givewaway item | $50

If you would like to contribute a $25 donation in the form of a giveaway item for a future Sister Spokesman event, we will apply that donation as a credit, reducing your ticket cost to $25.

With no giveaway item, vendor tickets are priced at $50 each.

Includes table, two chairs, and admission for you + one guest. – (Tables provided by venue. Table sizes vary by venue)

📅 March 7, 2026 | Noon–3PM
📍 Location: Hallie Q. Brown Community Center, 270 N Kent St, St. Paul, MN 55102

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Sister Spokesman is a nonprofit event series

Sister Spokesman is a nonprofit event series created to uplift, connect, and celebrate African American women in the Twin Cities. As part of the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder’s commitment to community engagement, MSR Publisher Tracey Williams-Dillard founded Sister Spokesman in response to the need for welcoming spaces that center the voices, experiences, and joy of Black women.

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The Sister Spokesman vendor market is a thriving space for Black entrepreneurs to showcase their products, grow their customer base, and circulate dollars within the community. It is both a marketplace and a celebration of local talent, creativity, and economic empowerment.

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