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No, YOU Tell It! @noyoutellit.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

BIG NEWS ! The anthology Prom Queens: Celebrating Prom Poems & Stories by Queens Writers will be out this spring! We'll also be hosting a book launch that day. Follow us for more information about the anthology, details of the launch, and fun stuff we're planning leading up to the big day.

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No, YOU Tell It! @noyoutellit.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

ICYMI we are so pumped to be publishing "Prom Queens: Celebrating Prom Poems & Stories by Queens Writers" this spring. It's such an exciting experience working with Olena Jennings of Poets of Queens and Zach Rothman-Hicks of Gabbing with Gays! 📸 Sachyn Mital

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No, YOU Tell It! @noyoutellit.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

LISTEN! Part 2 of "Prom Queens" is now streaming at the link in the comments and on all major platforms. Check out these touching swaps from Ricki Richards and Tim Lindner! 📸 Sachyn Mital www.noyoutellit.com/2025/10/23/p...

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No, YOU Tell It! @noyoutellit.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

ICYMI Part 1 of "Prom Queens" is now streaming! Give a listen to this amazing story swap and stay tuned for Part 2 coming this Friday. www.noyoutellit.com/2025/10/16/p... #bkbf #bkbf25 #storytelling #promqueens 📸 Sachyn Mital

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No, YOU Tell It! @noyoutellit.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

Tickets are now available for our next show ! Scan the QR code or snag your tickets here: www.grove34.com/event-detail...

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No, YOU Tell It! @noyoutellit.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

LISTEN! Part 2 of our "My Place" show is now up on our podcast channel. Snuggle up this weekend and hear these beautiful stories about our beloved borough. Ft. stories by Ari Figueroa and Francisco Delgado www.noyoutellit.com/2025/07/15/m...

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No, YOU Tell It! @noyoutellit.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

Listen! Part 1 of our "My Place" podcast is now available at the link below or on any major streaming service. Check out this fantastic swap featuring storytellers Mary Lannon and Wichuda "Tang" McConnell! www.noyoutellit.com/2025/06/19/m...

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No, YOU Tell It! @noyoutellit.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

It's been two weeks since "My Place"! ICYMI, you can watch the whole thing on YouTube, available now. Be sure to like and subscribe while you're there. Thanks to @queensmemory.bsky.social for filming 🥰 youtu.be/oc4GhU5dpuI?...

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No, YOU Tell It! "My Place"

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No, YOU Tell It! @noyoutellit.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

Happy Pride! Kick off this month by joining Zach Rothman-Hicks this Thursday at Queens Public Library Jackson Heights for Our Stories / Our Selves. You'll explore pride narratives and diverse voices in the community through pirate radio and extended reality. www.eventbrite.com/e/our-storie...

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No, YOU Tell It! @noyoutellit.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

Meet our final "My Place" storyteller, Wichuda “Tang” McConnell! Wichuda is a social worker, wellness coach, photographer, and storyteller. Read more about her and grab tickets to TOMORROW's show here: www.noyoutellit.com/2025/05/05/m...

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No, YOU Tell It! @noyoutellit.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

Meet our next "My Place" storyteller, Ari Figueroa! Carnie, librarian, drag queen, and teacher—these are just some of the faces Ari has worn. Learn more about them and get tickets to our show (ONE WEEK FROM TODAY!!) here: www.noyoutellit.com/2025/05/21/m...

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No, YOU Tell It! @noyoutellit.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

Meet our next "My Place" storyteller, Francisco Delgado! Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month with him and story coach Chenda Bao reading this Saturday at @kewandwillow.bsky.social Read about @delgadoquinata718.bsky.social and grab tickets to our show here: www.noyoutellit.com/2025/05/19/m...

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No, YOU Tell It! @noyoutellit.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

Meet (and wish a Happy Birthday to!) our first "My Place" storyteller, Mary Lannon! Her unpublished novel, Tide Girl, was a finalist for the 2023 PEN\Bellwether Prize for Socially Engaged Fiction. Read more about her and grab tickets to our show here: www.noyoutellit.com/2025/05/15/m...

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No, YOU Tell It! @noyoutellit.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

THIS WEDNESDAY join @kjfitzsimmons.bsky.social & Zach Rothman-Hicks at The World's Borough Bookshop for an evening of writing and portrait trading. Head to the link below for more info, and stay tuned for an exciting announcement coming this Wednesday 😏 www.kellyjeanfitzsimmons.com/prom-queens/

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No, YOU Tell It! @noyoutellit.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

We had a great time at our first story meeting last night!!! Get tickets to our next show in 3 weeks from today at Grove 34 here: www.grove34.com/event-detail...

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No, YOU Tell It! @noyoutellit.bsky.social · 03/05/2025

Today!!! Come write with us at @qplnyc.bsky.social at 2pm and find your place in Queens as we explore our beloved borough with @queensmemory.bsky.social & Greater Astoria Historical Society with artwork by Ellen Stedfeld. Sign up here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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No, YOU Tell It! @noyoutellit.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

Listen now! Part 2 of "Before & After" is now streaming, featuring story swaps from @nicolegreevy.bsky.social & Carl M. Banks. Check it out here: www.noyoutellit.com/2025/05/02/b... on all major streaming platforms. Phot credit @russrow.bsky.social

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No, YOU Tell It! @noyoutellit.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

Check out Poets of Queens this coming Sunday, curated by alum Olena Jennings & featuring poetry by alum Vaughn M. Watson! Tix here: www.poetsofqueens.com/journal And stay tuned for an exciting teamup announcement with Kelly Jean Fitzsimmons and Poets of Queens!!

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No, YOU Tell It! @noyoutellit.bsky.social · 26/04/2025

Next Sat! Come share your Queens story with this free workshop at @qplnyc.bsky.social Broadway branch in partnership with @queensmemory.bsky.social and the Greater Astoria Historical Society!! Register here docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... #writing #amwriting #WriterSky #writingcommunity

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No, YOU Tell It! @noyoutellit.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

ICYMI, you can now listen to "Before & After"! Check out this amazing story swap at the link below or on your favorite podcast app. 📸Russ Rowland www.noyoutellit.com/2025/04/18/b...

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No, YOU Tell It! @noyoutellit.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

Tix are now available for our next show! You don't want to miss this team up with Greater Astoria Historical Society & @queensmemory.bsky.social. Can't wait until 5/28? Join us 5/3 at @qplnyc.bsky.social at Broadway to define YOUR place in Queens. More info here: www.noyoutellit.com/2025/04/23/n...

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No, YOU Tell It! @noyoutellit.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

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No, YOU Tell It! @noyoutellit.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

Check out this call for artists from LIC Artists Open! You have until Friday to submit to the upcoming exhibition, "A Good Neighbor." Be sure to check out the exhibition next month, and you might see some familiar NYTI faces. #linkinbio

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No, YOU Tell It! @noyoutellit.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

ICYMI! Join us on May 3 at @qplnyc.bsky.social to find your Queens story. Partnering with @queensmemory.bsky.social & Greater Astoria Historical Society we'll interact with the Queens Name Explorer and get those creative juices flowing! Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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No, YOU Tell It! @noyoutellit.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

Quick shout out to NYTI alum Zach Rothman Hicks for receiving a @flushingtownhall.bsky.social Artists in Queens Grant for his upcoming series Our Stories / Our Selves. See the full description and check out all grantees here: www.flushingtownhall.org/agq-grantees...

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No, YOU Tell It! @noyoutellit.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

COME WRITE WITH US We're celebrating #nationallibraryweek by sharing our upcoming free workshop at @qplnyc.bsky.social at Broadway. Explore your Queens story with @queensmemory.bsky.social, the NYTI team, and Bob from GAHS for an interactive day. More here: www.noyoutellit.com/2025/04/09/c...

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No, YOU Tell It! @noyoutellit.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

Your perfect National Poetry Month podcast has arrived! Each episode features poets from Queensbound's four editions paired with the MTA station announcements for the stations to which the poems correspond. Listen here: open.spotify.com/show/7mSIllg...

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No, YOU Tell It! @noyoutellit.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

Following the big announcement yesterday, our first planned workshop is ONE MONTH away! Join us as we partner with @queensmemory.bsky.social & Greater Astoria Historical Society to define "My Place in Queens." Learn more about this free workshop and register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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No, YOU Tell It! @noyoutellit.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

Big news!!! Grateful to @flushingtownhall.bsky.social and can't wait to work with Greater Astoria Historical Society & @queensmemory.bsky.social on our upcoming workshop and show! Learn more about our upcoming events, the grants, and other 2025 awardees here: www.noyoutellit.com/2025/04/02/b...

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No, YOU Tell It! @noyoutellit.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

🚨Last call! 🚨 Today's the last day of our crowdfunding campaign. Head to the link below to see how you can support future student programming. Donations help to cover everything from tickets to matinees, producing student story swaps, compensating artists and more. app.thefield.org/home/donatio...

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Kelly Jean Fitzsimmons @kjfitzsimmons.bsky.social · 30/03/2025

$1770 to go to support @noyoutellit.bsky.social student programming! DONATE HERE: app.thefield.org/home/donatio... Help provide: - Free student tickets for high school juniors - Pre- and post-show college essay writing workshops - Student story swaps Photo credit: @russrow.bsky.social

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Kelly Jean Fitzsimmons @kjfitzsimmons.bsky.social · 29/03/2025

Thank you to everyone who has helped raise over $600 to support @noyoutellit.bsky.social student programming. Learn more and donate here: app.thefield.org/home/donatio... If 37 more people donate $50, we'll reach our $2500 in 2025 goal!! Are you one?

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Flushing Town Hall @flushingtownhall.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

Artists/creatives, we want to hear from you! Help shape Queens’ arts scene by taking our survey for the Queens Cultural Mapping Project. Meet Kelly Jean Fitzsimmons of No, YOU Tell It! and explore this NYSCA-supported initiative! Take the survey: form.jotform.com/250203739894...

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No, YOU Tell It! @noyoutellit.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

🚨Crowdfunding Alert 🚨 Now through the end of the month, we're hoping to raise $2500 for future student programming, including student matinees with alumni storytellers & student story swaps. We already raised $100, so only $2400 more to go! Donate here: app.thefield.org/home/donatio...

No, YOU Tell It! @noyoutellit.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

Our hearts are still full from our first ever student matinee. Want to support more NYTI programming geared towards students? Head to the here to make a donation! app.thefield.org/home/donatio...

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No, YOU Tell It! @noyoutellit.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

Meet the host of our student matinee tomorrow, Najah Imani Muhammad! Najah is a director, educator, actor, and host based in Beacon, New York. Regardless of the hat she is wearing, Najah uses the arts as a communicative tool to connect. Learn more about her here: www.noyoutellit.com/2025/03/12/m...

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Meet “Before & After” Host Najah Imani Muhammad | No, YOU Tell It!

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No, YOU Tell It! @noyoutellit.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

This week's alumni feature are these 4 storytellers who have been working their butts off for our student matinee on Thursday. Here's this shot from our 2nd story meeting last week. Rehearsals tomorrow - Wheeee!

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No, YOU Tell It! @noyoutellit.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

#flashbackfriday We're looking back on this show from THREE YEARS AGO today on the eve of #internationalwomensday. In a full-circle moment, alum Michele Carlo is one of our storytellers for our student matinee next week. Check out these incredible story swaps here: www.youtube.com/live/zHhduZB...

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No, You Tell It, "What I know"

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No, YOU Tell It! @noyoutellit.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

Check out the other winners of the 2025 Creative Opportunity Fund here: docs.google.com/document/d/1...

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No, YOU Tell It! @noyoutellit.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

We are thrilled to announce that No, YOU Tell It! has received a grant from the 2025 NYSCA-A.R.T./New York Creative Opportunity Fund! Thank you to NYSCA-A.R.T./New York Creative Opportunity Fund (A Statewide Theatre Regrant Program) for helping us make our first ever student matinee a reality.

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No, YOU Tell It! @noyoutellit.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

This week's Monday feature is our very own @kjfitzsimmons.bsky.social! Two chances to hang with KJ these coming weeks: Sip & Scribe at @sunnysideartsnyc is this Friday, and next Thursday, she's featured at IAWA's monthly series/open mic!

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No, YOU Tell It! @noyoutellit.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

This Wednesday, we're meeting the storytellers for our upcoming student matinee at @symphonyspace We're pumped for our first story meeting tonight! Learn more about these NYTI alums and how you can support future programs like this here: www.noyoutellit.com/2025/02/26/m...

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No, YOU Tell It! @noyoutellit.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

This week's feature is alum and story coach @pichchendabao.bsky.social!! Check her out this Thursday at Poets of Queens and snag a copy of her anthology here: www.smallharborpublishing.com/anthologies/...

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No, YOU Tell It! @noyoutellit.bsky.social · 23/02/2025

Congratulations to "Hell Gate" storyteller and kick-ass conductor Alicia Lieu! Get your tickets for tomorrow's New Conductor's Orchestra Concert, 2/23 at 6pm: www.newconductorsorchestra.org/concerts #music #community #heartlifted

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No, YOU Tell It! @noyoutellit.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

Check out this @queensmemory.bsky.social exhibit, The People Behind the Names: Black History in Queens, spotlighting individuals from The Queens Name Explorer. The exhibit runs through the end of March at @culturelablic.bsky.social www.eventbrite.com/e/the-people...

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No, YOU Tell It! @noyoutellit.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

The Monday's alumni highlight: Alicia Lieu is conducting as part of the concert series, "New Composers: 2025" check her out this coming weekend! Grab your tickets here: www.newconductorsorchestra.org/concerts

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No, YOU Tell It! @noyoutellit.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

This Valentines Day #flashback check out part 2 of "Left My Heart" featuring storytellers January Yoon Cho & Catherine Kapphahn! While you're at it, grab Catherine's book, "Immigrant Daughter" www.noyoutellit.com/2024/11/21/left-my-heart-part-1-january-yoon-cho-and-catherine-kapphahn-episode-77/

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“Left My Heart” Part 1: January Yoon Cho and Catherine Kapphahn (Episode 77) | No, YOU Tell It!

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No, YOU Tell It! @noyoutellit.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

Wednesday News! This May, we're partnering with @queensmemory.bsky.social for a workshop at @qplnyc.bsky.social in prep for our spring show. Check out the interactive map (nameexplorer.urbanarchive.org/pr/nameexplo...) to think about your place in Queens! More to come.

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Queens Name Explorer

This interactive map explores the individuals whose names grace public spaces across the borough of Queens.

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