Minnesota's Legacy

Cristeta Boarini, Director of Programs, came to 826 MSP discouraged by the news industry, she found passion supporting young people in creating a positive relationship with writing. She talks about the expansion of 826 MSP and its mission to inspire for a lifetime

Creators and Guests

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Producer
Britt Aamodt
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Producer
Eemanna Rivers

What is Minnesota's Legacy?

Minnesota's Legacy showcases the organizations and the people who have benefited from Minnesota’s Clean Water, Land, and Legacy Amendment in sound-rich 90-second segments.

Opening: This is Minnesota's Legacy: A look at the organizations and people who have benefitted from Minnesota's unique Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment.

BRITT AAMODT: Eight-point-two billion. That's how many people live on earth. And each one of them has a unique voice. But sometimes it's hard to find that voice—or to know that it matters. Audio sfx lots of voices talking. Music.

CRISTETA BOARINI: We are all about helping young people get the tools they need so that they can amplify their voices.

AAMODT: Cristeta Boarini is talking about 826 MSP, the Twin Cities nonprofit youth writing center, where for years she helped students ages K-12 find and tell their stories.

BOARINI: Amplifying the voices of especially BIPOC students, Black, Indigenous and students of color.

AAMODT: Thanks in part to funding from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund, 826 MSP is able to reach students through workshops on everything from podcasting and plays to food writing and fiction.

BOARINI: Being able to articulate yourself and your ideas, whether that's on paper or on a computer, that's a critical skill—

AAMODT: --to get your voice out there and share it with the world.

Closing: Minnesota's Legacy is a production of AMPERS, with support from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund, more at ampers dot org.