"In 2025, Dmae Lo Roberts embarked on a statewide storytelling experience focusing on personal stories from both artists and community members. These stories are a form of living oral history."
"The -Ism Storytellers Project was launched as a project of MediaRites with Dmae as the project director. Six storytelling events were held with the theme of 'Courage, Grace and Grit.'"
"This year's theme is 'A Sense of Belonging,' and this cabaret-style performance features monologues of mixed-race, WWII Japanese-American Incarceration and transcultural identities."
"Dmae beginning with her own story: 'I heard from the back row of the school bus to the front, all the kids whispering 'they're Chinese.' Like it was a bad thing.'"
In 2025, Dmae Lo Roberts initiated the -Ism Storytellers Project, focusing on personal stories from artists and community members. This project included six storytelling events across Oregon, themed 'Courage, Grace and Grit.' The events featured various hosts curating local stories. A theatrical performance on April 26 showcased storytellers, including Victoria Alvarez-Chacon and Quesa D'Mondays/Alec Lugo, emphasizing themes of belonging and transcultural identities. Dmae shared her own experiences of cultural identity, illustrating the impact of personal narratives in fostering community connections.
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