Pollen Live

Pollen

It’s often said that the arc of history bends toward justice — but it’s less often that we talk about who actually does the bending. In an era when officials can be more likely to follow rather than lead, the hard work of changing our collective story for the better starts with people power — movements and those who build and support them.
 
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Across a range of issues, from criminal justice reform, to education, to immigrant rights, the effort to create systems that work for everyone has always required a critical mass of humans building awareness, fighting against opposition, and amassing public support. There’s no reason to assume that 2020, a presidential election year, will be any different. In fact, in the eyes of many movement leaders, this year might be one of the most important in recent memory for our shared journey toward a better world.
At Pollen Live, we’ll meet leaders deeply embedded in the work of bringing people together — often across lines of difference — to fight for equity, empathy, and our shared humanity. We’ll explore what makes movements succeed, or fail. We’ll hear about communities sparking conversation, driving action, and shaping policy. And we’ll do all of that with a generous helping of Pollen’s signature storytelling, full of sound, color, and thought-provoking conversation.
 
 
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7:30-8:00am   REGISTRATION + NETWORKING
8:00-10:30am PROGRAM
Performance  An opening performance by Ragamala Dance Company
Second Chances A reading of Mark Haase's story by Michael Kleber-Diggs
Someone Should Do Something About That Team Dynamics Presents: BEHAVE, a podcast
Driving Toward Each Other A reading of Ernesto Velez Bustos's story by Alexei Moon Casselle, accompanied by Big Cats
A Moment of Precipice A reading by Councilmember Mitra Jalali
The Movement Builders A conversation with Mark Haase, Ernesto Velez Bustos, and Councilmember Mitra Jalali, moderated by Jerome Rankine
You Are That Someone Facilitated small group discussions
Life Reimagined, Dreamed, Prayed For A poetry reading by Brittany Lynch 
MASS Action A call to action with Anniessa Antar and Elisabeth Callihan 
10:30-11:30am Optional Mia Tour Docent-led tour of social change artists. Limited space available.
 
Read our feature stories on <A HREF="https://www.pollenmidwest.org/stories/meet-mark-haase/" TARGET="_blank" TITLE="Meet Mark Haase" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Mark Haase</A> and <A HREF="https://www.pollenmidwest.org/stories/meet-ernesto/" TARGET="_blank" TITLE="Meet Ernesto" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Ernesto Velez Bustos</A> and then get your tickets to see this stellar lineup of movement builders live on stage at Pollen Live. More speakers to be announced!
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Special Thanks
Pollen Live is presented by the <A HREF="http://www.bushfoundation.org/" TARGET="_blank" TITLE="Bush Foundation" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Bush Foundation</A> and supported by <A HREF="https://www.teamdynamicsmn.com/" TARGET="_blank" TITLE="Team Dynamics" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Team Dynamics</A> and <A HREF="https://new.artsmia.org/" TARGET="_blank" TITLE="Mia" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Mia</A>.
 
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Additional information: 
WEATHER CANCELATION In the event MPS declares a school closure due to severe weather, Pollen Live will be canceled and rescheduled for Tuesday, March 10.  PARKING The main entrance to Mia is located on Third Avenue South between 24th and 25th streets. The parking ramp is just south of the museum between 25th and 26th Streets. Additional surface parking is located at the corner of 24th Street and Third Avenue South, and at the corner of 25th Street and Third Avenue South. Surface lot at 24th Street and Third Avenue South Enter the upper level from Third Avenue, just north of 24th Street. Enter the lower level one block east, at Clinton Avenue, just north of 24th Street. This lot is under camera surveillance and is patrolled by museum security staff. Call boxes are located on both levels at both exits. If you need assistance, or have car trouble, you can be immediately connected to Mia Security at the touch of a button. Surface lot at 25th Street and Third Avenue South Enter this lot from either Third Avenue or 25th Street. Parking ramp at 25th Street and Third Avenue South Enter all levels of this ramp from Third Avenue. For all lots, a campus escort is available by calling Security at 612.870.3003. BICYCLING Bicycle racks are available at Mia’s entrance on Third Avenue, and on the first level of the 25th Street parking ramp. BUSING Mia is located along Metro Transit route #11. A number of other bus lines run within blocks of the museum. You can use the <A HREF="https://www.metrotransit.org/imap/map.aspx" TARGET="_blank" TITLE="Metro Transit" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Metro Transit Trip Planner</A> to find the best route to Mia.
ACCESSIBILITY & INCLUSION Pollen is committed to creating events that are accessible and welcoming to all. Please visit <A HREF="https://new.artsmia.org/accessibility-and-inclusion/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">artsmia.org</A> for more information about available services. Additional services and aids are available upon request. Mia also has a Multi-Faith Prayer + Contemplation Space on the first floor.

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