In September 2021, the National Endowment for Humanities (NEH) awarded $2.8 million in funding to state and jurisdictional humanities councils to support civic education, American history programs, and opportunities to … Read more
Winter Solstice: Welcoming Stillness, Turning Inward, and Returning to Light
On Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at 4:48 p.m. EST (21:48 UTC), the Sun will ingress into the zodiacal sign of Capricorn, marking the winter solstice in the Northern Hemisphere. Observed … Read more
Rest, Connect, and Reflect: Council Programs Carry Us into a New Year
After a social summer with bold conversations and an engaging autumn full of celebrations, we are approaching the darkest night of the year, a different rhythm of winter, and a … Read more
Celebrating, Reflecting, and Creating “the Humanities” Through Change
As autumn unfolds in the Northern Hemisphere, heavy blankets are being retrieved from closets and trees are preparing themselves for sleep. While we witness once again longer nights, cooler winds, … Read more
Councils Attend the Library of Congress National Book Festival
In September, the Library of Congress hosted its National Book Festival in Washington, DC. Many humanities councils who serve as Centers for the Book affiliates, including Vermont Humanities, Indiana Humanities, … Read more
Councils Celebrate National Arts and Humanities Month
It’s almost our favorite time of year again! October marks National Arts and Humanities Month in the United States, a month-long opportunity to reflect and recognize how the humanities help … Read more
On “The Art of Healing and Resilience Through Permaculture”
A Q&A with Jess Eckerstorfer of SEAD Project Founded in 2011, the SEAD Project (Southeast Asian Diaspora) is a community organization based in Minneapolis, Minnesota and is “on a mission … Read more
Connecting, Creating, and Community Building: The Art of Healing and Resilience Through Permaculture
Over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, communities across the United States have endured significant loss, adapted to new challenges, and navigated painful iterations of injustice, affecting both personal and … Read more
Councils Explore A More Perfect Union
Last September, the National Endowment for the Humanities announced $2.8 million in funding for 56 state and jurisdictional humanities councils and other partners to support civic engagement and American history … Read more
Councils Support Back to School Transitions
As summer winds down, students are busy packing their backpacks and teachers are preparing classrooms and curriculum to welcome them warmly. Humanities councils are committed to supporting their local educators, … Read more
Don’t Shy Away: Councils Soak Up Summer with Contemplative Questions
As daylight lengthens, foliage culminates, and fireflies emerge to meet the stars, humanities councils are examining cultural intersections and probing contemplative questions within their communities: What are the freedoms and … Read more
Humanities Council Staff Profile: Karice (Ressie) Luck-Brimmer
As Program Associate, Community Initiatives at Virginia Humanities, Ressie Luck-Brimmer is responsible for regional engagement in southern Virginia and helps support the General Assembly African American Cultural Resources Task Force. … Read more
2023 Humanities on the Hill
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