Exploring Oppression Through Storytelling with Professor Drew Kahn

Can a story stop injustice in its tracks? Drew J. Kahn says yes—and he’s been proving it for decades.

As a SUNY Distinguished Service Professor and founder of the Anne Frank Project, Drew merges storytelling with action. His Story-Based Learning model has transformed hearts in Buffalo classrooms, Rwandan villages, and beyond.

From remixing Anne Frank’s story with a Rwandan genocide survivor’s truth to guiding students through A Long Talk’s anti-racism activation, Drew doesn’t just teach empathy—he ignites it.

Join us to experience how story can do more than move you. It can move you to act.