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An older woman sitting in front of an easel while painting. Next Avenue, holocaust survivor story

Sharing Her Holocaust Story So That No One Forgets

93-year-old author sees the hateful side of history repeating itself in Russia and Ukraine
May 18, 2022
A woman walking on the side of the road holding suitcases. Next Avenue, Russian Ukrainian elders

Ukrainians and Russians in Minnesota Reflect on Their Home Countries

Remembering the experiences of their youth as they observe the current war from afar
May 10, 2022
An older adult sitting at a table writing in a diary or journal, what to do with old journals or diaries. Next Avenue, how to destroy old diaries

What Should I Do With My Diaries?

I'm wondering how I can preserve my old journals, or even if I should
April 19, 2022
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A black and white photograph of demonstrators holding up protest signs during the march on washington. Next Avenue, Black led social movements, ageism,

Does Age Matter in Black Social Movements?

This writer believes age inclusivity is a necessary component in the struggle for collective liberation
February 18, 2022
A living room with gold colored window curtains and woven baskets on display. Next Avenue, period rooms, MIA

Art Museum Initiates ‘Unconventional Storytelling’ in Historic Period Rooms

New interpretations highlight different voices at the Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia)
February 15, 2022
A black and white historical photo of holocaust survivors standing together. Next Avenue, Holocaust Remembrance Day 2022

Discovering the Holocaust: A Shattering Lesson Learned by a Young Girl

In recognition of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, the author reveals how she inadvertently found out about the Holocaust in 1962, at the age of 12
January 27, 2022
A recent photo of Carl Bernstein standing outside in front of a flag. Next Avenue

Carl Bernstein Chases History

In an exclusive interview, the legendary Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist discusses his new memoir, his early years of reporting and the ever-changing media landscape
January 11, 2022
A close-up shot of Christmas tree ornaments on a glowing Christmas tree. Next Avenue, christmas ornaments memories

My Christmas Tree Ornaments, My Scrapbook

Unpacking Christmas ornaments provided the opportunity to share precious memories from the past
December 16, 2021
A mother sitting next to her two daughters on a bench outside. Next Avenue, daughters, mother

Are These the Little Girls I Carried?

As my youngest turns 65, I celebrate the capable and interesting women they are and the families they have raised
December 9, 2021
Grateful

Ways to Be Grateful Every Day

Celebrating what you have, and not envying what you lack, is the key
November 25, 2021
A weathered old box for the Normandy parachute. Next Avenue

How My Parachute Took 75 Years to Drop in Normandy

After storing a WWII parachute in our Brooklyn basement for decades, I recently began a quest to find a new home for it
November 11, 2021
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