Because, Roots

Because, Roots is an evening shaped by stories and the quiet power of remembering where we come from. It is part of Collective Tales, a series that brings people together to share personal narratives—sometimes raw, sometimes joyful, always real.

In a city as vast and layered as ours, everyone arrives with a history. Some roots stretch deep into the sidewalks of Brooklyn; others span continents, carried across time and distance. These roots anchor us. They shape the way we move through the world and offer a sense of continuity in the midst of change.

This gathering offers a space to reflect on what roots mean—how they tether us to place, tradition, memory, and one another. Whether through spoken word, quiet recollection, or attentive listening, the evening unfolds as a shared act of connection.

At its heart, Because, Roots is not just about where we’re from, but how our beginnings live in us still.