Socials start at 6:00 pm | Stories start at 7:00 pm
TOPIC: BELONGING
What does it mean to belong here… really?
“This Land Is Your Land” is an invitation to pause and reflect on your own story — the one shaped by where you’ve been, what you’ve carried, and how you’ve come to stand where you are today.
We’re creating space for honest, personal stories about life in America. Not the headlines. Not the noise. Just real experiences, shared without judgment.
Maybe you show up as a daughter, a father, a veteran, a neighbor, a dreamer, a first-generation college student, a caregiver, a business owner, a newcomer, a lifelong resident… or something that doesn’t fit neatly into a label at all.
However you define yourself, your story matters.
This night is about honoring individuality — the quiet pride, the tension, the growth, the questions, and the moments that shaped your sense of place. It’s about recognizing that “this land” holds many truths at once… and each one deserves to be heard.
Featured Teller - Latracia Tolbert Brite
As always, audience members will also have the chance to share their own 5-minute true stories on the theme. Stories are uncensored and authentic—except for hate speech, which is not permitted.
Join us every 2nd Tuesday of the month at Historic Grant's Lounge.
Signing up before the event is encouraged HERE
* This is an open-mic event
* Stories are limited to 5 minutes per person
* Please be mindful of bringing children that stories are uncensored, except for hate speech