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: Nov 25, 2020

The Moth's Social Justice Commitment

by The Moth

Updated Post - 11/25/2020 Dear Moth Community, Since its inception The Moth has been dedicated to not only elevating diverse voices, but to trying to build bridges of understanding across racial and socioeconomic divides through true, personal storytelling. Now, as Black Lives Matter and various social justice movements continue to challenge the moral, cultural, legal and social entitlements that deny racial justice to millions, The Moth holds tighter than...

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Dispatches from the Moth · Posted On: Nov 13, 2020

Moth Playlist: Gather Together

by The Moth Staff

This week's playlist is all about coming together and making those bonds. Friendships and support systems forged around the corner and across the globe, sometimes under the strangest circumstances or with the most unexpected people.​

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Dispatches from the Moth · Posted On: Nov 10, 2020

Storytelling School with The Moth: Storytelling Activity #31

by Moth EDU

Did you miss us? We’re back with more Storytelling School with The Moth! As we all adjust to the new normal, we hope these posts have been something to look forward to and given you a burst of joy and empathy. The Moth’s EDU team is here for you! For this month’s blog, we’re taking a look at a story about redefining family.

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Dispatches from the Moth · Posted On: Nov 10, 2020

Near and Far: Stories of Exploration

by The Moth x Expedia

A partnership with The Moth and Expedia. 2020 may have required many of us to press pause on our immediate travel plans, but at The Moth we know that there's no stopping wanderlust. In celebration of the adventures you've taken in the past, the excursions you will take again in the future and all those unpredictable moments in between The Moth and Expedia have teamed up to bring you Near and Far: Stories of Exploration. Below, we invite you to join us in sharing your own unexpected...

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Dispatches from the Moth · Posted On: Nov 01, 2020

Moth Playlist: Loss and Love

by The Moth Staff

Storyteller Kate Braestrup says, “walk fearlessly into the house of mourning, for grief is only love that has come up against its oldest challenge.” In honor of Dia de los Muertos and All Souls Day, we dedicate this week’s playlist to the ones we’ve loved and the ones we’ve lost. @media screen and (max-width: 600px) { #LossAndLovePlaylist { width: 350px; }

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