The (M)others: Oral History Worshop & Performance

The (M)others explores the stories of four women brought together by the unimaginable experience of losing a loved one at the hands of police. This documentary performance weaves together their interviews to explore the traumatic effect of the event on their lives.

The words spoken in The (M)others are verbatim excerpts from interviews conducted by Nikki Yeboah with Bay-Area mothers who have lost loved ones at the hands of police. Through their stories, we get closer to understanding the toll police violence takes on families. These are the narratives of those who are left to put back the pieces after their loved ones are gone.

The performance will follow an Oral History Workshop for students and community members, led by Oakland-based artist and scholar, Nikki Yeboah.

Oral History Workshop

Students and community members interested in interview techniques, creative writing,documentary performance and filmmaking, devised theatre, public policy, and arts-based activism will find this workshop transformational! 

To secure a seat at the Oral History Workshop: RSVP by Nov. 1st to pavithra.prasad@csun.edu. 
(dinner will be provided for all workshop participants)

Note: Communication services (sign language interpreters, note takers) are available for this event. Requests for services must be submitted at least five (5) working days in advance.

Please contact Pavithra Prasad at pavithra.prasad@csun.edu.