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PechaKucha St. Joseph/Benton Harbor

...PechaKucha, which means “chit chat” in Japanese, is a storytelling platform that emphasizes creativity and community building. Participants get 20 seconds to discuss each slide of a powerpoint consisting of 20 slides. A global organization that has planted seeds in over 1000 cities, PechaKucha is the perfect space to learn the stories of neighbors and community members otherwise overlooked and hear these experiences through a myriad of lenses.

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Kyna KingPresenterPechaKucha St. Joseph/Benton Harbor

Nathan MargoniEmcee, Director of EducationPechaKucha St. Joseph/Benton Harbor, Krasl Art Center

Joel ShinaberryAudience Member/RegularPechaKucha St. Joseph/Benton Harbor

Paula CampPresenterPechaKucha St. Joseph/Benton Harbor

Lana DeFrancescoCity OrganizerPechaKucha St. Joseph/Benton Harbor

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Date uploaded: February 27, 2023

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City: St. Joseph, MI

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