Online – Headscarf Story Circle Gathering: Health and Humanities – Reaching Women Across Minnesota

The Headscarf Story Circles have created a welcoming space where women of all ethnicities, religions, and ages come together in unity, connected by the shared significance of the headscarf. This video captures the essence and purpose. Metaphorically, each thread of the headscarf is intricately woven to form a profound tapestry, symbolizing the complexity and beauty of our shared commonality.

This virtual experience will be a health and humanities focus – “Headscarf Story Circle Gathering: The Silent Subject of Menopause.” Women of all ages agree that menopause has not been an open or common discussion, yet it comes with many questions, concerns, and myths. Participants will hear from experts in women’s health and have a chance to share their own stories of experiences, fears, and remedies.

We are excited to also have the following Greater Minnesota community ambassadors join us as they prepare to bring Headscarf Story Circle into their communities.

Ambassador Bios

Tawonda Burks of Rochester, Minnesota is the current Director of Operations at RAEDI (Rochester Area Economic Development Inc.). She is the founder and owner of ELOCINA, LLC, President-Elect of Southeast Minnesota BDPA, Board of Trustee member of the Jeremiah Program, Board Member of the Boys and Girls Club of Rochester, Leadership Table at Cradle 2 Career, and committee member with Center for Chronic Disease Reduction & Equity Promotion Across America.

Julia Freeman of St. Paul is Director of Community Engagement for Voices for Racial Justice where she has (since 2007) led the Education Equity work using a healing and racial justice lens. She has helped districts and schools use co-created tools that put students and parents in the center of equity solutions. She is a racial justice trainer, coach, and the grandmother of ten.

Hodan Omar is the founder and Executive Director of Hooyo Hour Organization. Recognizing the growing need to support mothers, she established Hooyo Hour as a nonprofit to provide community resources, educational support, and programs that empower women to become self-sufficient. A dedicated community connector, Hodan was honored with the Social Trust Award from the Central Minnesota Community Foundation, recognizing her efforts in building social trust across the greater St. Cloud community.

Emily Fuerste Swanson is co-owner/proprietor of Oldenburg House, a B&B next to the St. Louis River and Jay Cooke State Park in the little town of Carlton (near Duluth). Oldenburg House is named for Margaret Oldenburg, a citizen scientist and explorer who grew up in this historic house, and her story shaped Oldenburg Arts and Cultural Community (OACC). OACC works with local creatives to nurture connections to each other and the abundant and irreplaceable cultural and natural resources in this beautiful place we call home.

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