This Thanksgiving and during Native American Heritage Month, check out these eleven movies featuring Indigenous artists and writers telling stories in their own voices.
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Vahni Kurra
(she/hers) Girls Write Now Staff
Vahni Kurra (she/hers) hails from disparate parts of the American Midwest with roots in Southern India. She recently earned a B.A. in English and Creative Writing from Kenyon College, where she co-edited Hika, Kenyon's oldest, student-run literary magazine. Vahni's work centers on themes of displacement, and her personal essay, "Banana Republic," was published in Oyster River Pages. She is currently the book review editor for Sweet: A Literary Confection. Vahni has always been a strong advocate for the rights of women and trans* folks, as she has interned for NARAL Pro-Choice Ohio and helped facilitate a peer support program for Kenyon students impacted by sexual assault. Vahni is excited to blend her passions for gender equality and creative writing as she works with Girls Write Now to ensure that all mentees have the same opportunities that she did to pursue their artistic and personal dreams.
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Raising Good Southern Women
Honorable Mention in the Barbie Dream Gap x Girls Write Now Inspiring Women Writing Contest (Age 13-18 Category)
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Community Rallies Around Yu & Me Books After Fire
Girls Write Now Community Members Support Yu & Me Books In the Wake of Tragedy
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Speaking on Night Emotions
This week’s theme is dreams. Episode five of Speaking in First Draft dives deep into the raw emotions that come up in relationships and in first-draft writing.
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Native Americans in Philanthropy Invites Applications for the Native Youth Grantmakers program
March 24, 2023 Native Americans in Philanthropy has recently opened applications for a grant program that is designed for Indigenous…
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Draft Editing and Dim Sum: Mentor Erica Silberman and Mentee Samantha White Reflect on Their Mentorship
Samantha: We talk all the time. I also check in when I have big life decisions to make—work, money, love.…