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Listen In: One Small Step

Presented by 88.1 WVPE

2023-12-03 14:00:00 2023-12-03 15:30:00 America/New_York Listen In: One Small Step Discover the profound experiences of your friends and neighbors as they share their stories through Storycorps' One Small Step initiative. All are welcome. Main Library - Community Learning Center - Leighton Auditorium, Auditorium Lobby

Sunday, December 03
2:00pm - 3:30pm

Add to Calendar 2023-12-03 14:00:00 2023-12-03 15:30:00 America/New_York Listen In: One Small Step Discover the profound experiences of your friends and neighbors as they share their stories through Storycorps' One Small Step initiative. All are welcome. Main Library - Community Learning Center - Leighton Auditorium, Auditorium Lobby

Main Library - Community Learning Center

Leighton Auditorium, Auditorium Lobby

Discover the profound experiences of your friends and neighbors as they share their stories through Storycorps' One Small Step initiative. All are welcome.

This event is free but seating is limited; reserve your spot here

In an era marked by political polarization, what happens when two strangers, each with distinct political views, come together to share the stories that define their lives? South Bend is proud to be one of only five communities chosen this year to participate in StoryCorps' impactful One Small Step initiative, a nationwide effort to emphasize the shared humanity that unites us all.

Over the past few months, individuals from Michiana have engaged in conversations through One Small Step, steering away from political debates and instead focusing on the personal narratives that connect us as human beings.

On Sunday, December 3rd, the community is invited to a special listening event at the Leighton Auditorium in the St. Joseph County Public Library Main Branch. Discover the profound experiences of your friends and neighbors as they share their stories through One Small Step. Additionally, gain insights from experts in mediation, peace-building, and dialogue, who will shed light on the significance of these small steps towards understanding.

Event Partners:

This initiative is made possible through collaboration with 88.1 WVPE, the St. Joseph County Public Library, the Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies, StoryCorps, and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

For further information contact: 

Karl Smith
Phone: 574-323-5325
Email: ksmith@wvpe.com

About One Small Step:

Created by StoryCorps, One Small Step is an effort to remind the country of the humanity in all of us, even those with whom we disagree. The initiative brings strangers with different political views together to record a 50-minute conversation—not to debate politics, but to learn who we are as people. Audio recordings of each interview are archived at the Library of Congress. 

About 88.1 WVPE:The mission of 88.1 WVPE Public Radio is to be a vital communications resource that educates, entertains and inspires the communities we serve.  We do this through programming, services, and events reflective of our culture and diversity to create a more informed public.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Civic Engagement |

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Main Library - Community Learning Center


Hours
Mon, Dec 11 8:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Dec 12 8:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Dec 13 8:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Dec 14 8:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Dec 15 8:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Dec 16 8:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Dec 17 1:00PM to 5:00PM

Upcoming events

Tue, Dec 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Classroom D

Wed, Dec 13, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Ballroom (A+B Combined)

Wed, Dec 13, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Auditorium Lobby,Leighton Auditorium

Thu, Dec 14, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Beutter-Kernan Hall

Fri, Dec 15, 8:30am - 12:00pm
Classroom B

Tue, Dec 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium Lobby,Leighton Auditorium

Wed, Dec 20, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Ballroom (A+B Combined)

Wed, Dec 27, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Ballroom (A+B Combined)

Thu, Dec 28, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Ballroom (A+B Combined),Auditorium Lobby,Leighton Auditorium

Tue, Jan 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Classroom A

Wed, Jan 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Leighton Auditorium

Wed, Jan 03, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Ballroom (A+B Combined)

Sat, Jan 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
Adult Virtual Programming Room

Tue, Jan 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Classroom D

Tue, Jan 09, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Leighton Auditorium