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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.
For additional information:
- 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
Additional Resources:
- The Moth
- What Makes Storytelling so Effective for Learning?
- Oral Storytelling Tips
- Community Centered Storytelling: Oral Histories and Social Cohesion