Toni McNaron

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• The Enduring Power of "My Antonia"

  Willa Cather's "My Antonia" captured the beauty of the prairie and the hardscrabble existence of European immigrants on the Nebraska plains. The author of a new stage adaptation of the novel, and a Cather scholar, talk about why the story still resonates.

  Feb. 16, 201060 minSave
• Toni McNaron on what next for gay rights after Stonewall

  MPR’s John Rabe talks with Toni McNaron, author and University of Minnesota professor, about the next challenges in gay and lesbian community after recent successes. McNaron also shares her thoughts on overcoming prejudice, building inclusion, and creating change that allows for lesbian and gay people feeling that they can come out.

  Jun. 27, 19944 minSave
• Toni McNaron recollects on vivid memories of her childhood

  Toni McNaron, professor of English and Women's Studies at University of Minnesota, discusses her book, I Dwell in Possibility: A Memoir. McNaron recalls early life with her mother and racist/lesbophobic atmosphere in the South.

  Mar. 12, 19928 minSave
• Women's athletics at the University of Minnesota

  MPR’s Bob Potter reports on comments at hearing where women athletics at the University of Minnesota was discussed.  

  Nov. 12, 19746 minSave