Your Story Has Power: Tell It.
The Saint Paul Almanac is more than a book — it is a living archive of voices, memories, culture, and truth. Rooted in community storytelling, the Almanac uplifts real experiences from people whose stories deserve to be seen, heard, and honored.
This collection reminds us that storytelling is power. When we tell our stories, we reclaim our narratives, preserve our culture, and create pathways for healing, education, and change.
What This Book Is About
The Saint Paul Almanac centers community wisdom by amplifying stories that reflect lived experience, cultural identity, and collective resilience. Through essays, reflections, and community voices, the Almanac:
- Preserves local and cultural history
- Highlights stories often overlooked or unheard
- Connects personal experience to collective impact
- Demonstrates how storytelling drives awareness, advocacy, and transformation
At its core, the Almanac asks one powerful question:
What happens when we tell the truth of our lives out loud?
Highlighted Voice: Dr. LaVonne Moore
Featured in the Saint Paul Almanac is Dr. LaVonne Moore, a midwife, community advocate, and breastfeeding champion whose work centers Black maternal and infant health.
Dr. Moore’s contribution speaks to the importance of breastfeeding as both a health practice and a cultural legacy — one that has been disrupted, stigmatized, and undervalued in Black communities, yet remains essential to generational wellness.
Her story reinforces the truth that breastfeeding is best, not only for physical health, but for connection, empowerment, and reclaiming ancestral knowledge.
“Breastfeeding is more than nutrition — it is protection, healing, and a powerful act of love. When we support breastfeeding, we support the future of our community.”
— Dr. LaVonne Moore
Why Her Story Matters
Dr. Moore’s voice in the Saint Paul Almanac highlights:
- The intersection of culture, health, and storytelling
- The importance of culturally responsive care
- How lived experience strengthens public health advocacy
- Why Black stories — especially around birth and breastfeeding — must be told by those who live them
Her contribution is a reminder that when we tell our stories, we shift narratives and save lives.
Support the Work
If you are interested in purchasing the Saint Paul Almanac to support our cause and the continued work of community storytelling and maternal-infant health advocacy, please contact Dr. LaVonne Moore directly for more information.
Your Story Has Power
The Saint Paul Almanac exists to affirm one truth:
Your story matters. Your voice matters. Your experience matters.
By sharing stories like Dr. LaVonne Moore’s, the Almanac becomes a tool for education, empowerment, and community healing — encouraging readers to reflect, speak up, and tell their own stories boldly.
