Dispatches from the Moth

Explore interviews, storytelling tips, playlists and other Mothy fun curated by our staff and community.

Dispatches from the Moth · Posted On: Jun 08, 2021

Moth Playlist: Pride Month

by The Moth Staff

June is Pride month, and at its core, as with so many annual celebrations, is the empowering acknowledgement of survival. Pride commemorates the Stonewall riots, a series of demonstrations that took place in June of 1969 in response to the police raid of the Stonewall Inn in New York City. The Stonewall Inn had been a safe haven for the gay, lesbian and transgender community. The ensuing protests were a tipping point for the gay liberation movement in the United States and paved the way for...

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Dispatches from the Moth · Posted On: Jun 07, 2021

Storytelling School with The Moth: Storytelling Activity #38

by The Moth Staff

Lesson #38: AND THEN ONE DAY: "The Secret Letter" - Paola Ayala Welcome back to Storytelling School with The Moth! We wanted to wish everyone a very exciting and very happy Pride Month! We hope today’s story will be a fun way to kick off your celebration! For this month’s blog, we’re taking a look at a story about having a secret revealed. This week’s Storytelling School story is: “The Secret Letter” by Paola Ayala Watch the video. Read the transcript of Paola’s...

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Dispatches from the Moth · Posted On: May 25, 2021

One Year Gone: Honoring The Life of George Floyd

by The Moth

One year ago today, George Floyd’s life was taken in 9 minutes and 29 seconds. George was a father, brother, son and friend. We continue to say his name. And we continue to say the names of others killed by police violence: Rayshard Brooks, Jonathan Price, Ma’Khia Bryant, Adam Toledo, Duante Wright and so many more. To honor all of their lives, we encourage you to consider: Supporting the George Floyd Memorial FoundationDemanding your members of the Senate to support H.R....

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Dispatches from the Moth · Posted On: May 19, 2021

Moth Playlist: AAPI History Month

by The Moth Staff

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. So to close it out, we are shining the light on stories that represent and celebrate the richness and diversity of the AAPI community. @media screen and (max-width: 600px) { #AAPIPlaylist { width: 350px; }

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