Join Stages of Freedom April 26 and 27, 2021 at 5:30 pm EST for a free two-part virtual civics lesson in democracy, voting rights, and political literacy featuring local and national legislators, a video by Haus of Glitter, dramatic presentations of historic political courage, and a discussion of case studies of Black civic engagement. Click […]
This webinar will feature Professor Íris Kantor from the University of São Paulo discussing "The History of Cartography and the Transatlantic Slave Trade". Register for this event here.
Join Stages of Freedom April 26 and 27, 2021 at 5:30 pm EST for a free two-part virtual civics lesson in democracy, voting rights, and political literacy featuring local and national legislators, a video by Haus of Glitter, dramatic presentations of historic political courage, and a discussion of case studies of Black civic engagement. Click […]
Join Thundermist Health Center’s Trans Health Access Team for the virtual launch of TransVoteRI.com — a new website providing voter resources for trans, non-binary, and gender-diverse Rhode Islanders. Because trans and non-binary citizens who do not have identification documents that match their appearance, gender, or name may face obstacles to voting, TransVoteRI.com features a comprehensive […]
Kick off Kids Reading Across RI 2021 with a live, virtual discussion with Becoming Muhammad Ali authors James Patterson and Kwame Alexander. Schools, public libraries, learning pods, homeschoolers, and children's literature lovers are invited to celebrate this year's selection and the dynamic authors who have brought Muhammad Ali's story to a new generation. Please pre-register to receive the event […]
Do you have a great idea for a public humanities project and looking for support from a mini grant from the Humanities Council? The Mini Grant Program for requests up to $2,000 invites individual researchers, nonprofit organizations, and schools to apply for funding in support of public humanities projects, documentary film, and individual research. MINI […]
In 2020, on any given night in RI, 1,104+ persons experienced homelessness. Studies show that as few as 1 in 10 people experiencing homelessness vote in elections. What are the barriers to voting and civic engagement for people experiencing homelessness in our state? What would be possible for our community if more unhoused Rhode Islanders […]
The Youth Homelessness & Civic Engagement is a youth-centered workshop about access to civic education and the barriers to voting and engagement for youth experiencing homelessness. View the live stream by clicking here or at the link below. The Youth Homelessness & Civic Engagement program is supported by the XIX: Shall Not Be Denied: Why […]
Culture is Key: Brick is a documentary about the skating community of Providence and the Friends of Adrian Hall Skate Park, known locally as Trinity Skate Park. The film meditates on the significance of urban development and architecture, intergenerational communities, policing, feminism, and the best material to skate on. Conceptualized and directed by Loreal Bell, […]
When Moya Bailey first coined the term “misogynoir,” she defined it as the ways anti-Black and misogynistic representation shape broader ideas about Black women, particularly in visual culture and digital spaces. She had no idea that the term would go viral, touching a cultural nerve and quickly entering into the lexicon. Misogynoir now has its […]
Rhode Island writers, illustrators and podcasters of color are invited to What Cheer Writers Club’s Creatives of Color Happy Hour online Fri, May 21 from 5-6pm. The topic for the evening's discussion will be "Advocates for Diversity" in the literary and arts world. The conversation will be moderated by Club Member LuzJennifer Martinez, founder of […]
Note: This screening has been postponed. The Humanities Council will update this listing upon receiving the new dates. May 20, 21, and 22, WaterFire and Wilbury Theatre Group will host playwright and performer Christopher Johnson's Invoice for Emotional Labor, including a live screening, performance, and talkback outdoors on the big screen as part of Theatre […]
Join Alexandra on zoom for a Classical Indian dance workshop focusing on the foundational mudras (hand gestures) of classical indian dance. These gestures are used to storytell and communicate specific ideas, events, actions, or animals — this class will go over the thirty-two `Asamyukta Hasta' which can be done with one hand. All levels are […]
You are invited to Gallery Night's community conversation on May 25, The Future of Art and Artists in a Post-COVID World, for a gathering of artists sharing their aspirational visions for the future of visual art access. This is a FREE event! RSVP on Facebook as well as registering on EventBrite; https://fb.me/e/dyONjm5gk Gallery Night is […]
PechaKucha Providence hosts free monthly events where the Greater Providence community comes together to share ideas, creations, and stories using the PechaKucha format of 20 images that each last 20 seconds. Yes, it's kind of like a "show and tell" for grown-ups. This month we've encouraged our presenters to reflect on the wild year we've […]
More info about this session coming soon. America Too: Reckoning and Resilience marks the sixth year of the America Too initiative. This 5-part online series combines theater, music, and art with stories from our community and seeks to catalyze community dialogue around the many challenges and potential opportunities of this particular moment, as we confront the aftermath of a polarizing […]
Join a live virtual workshop with National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) program staff to hear about NEH grant opportunities, deadlines, and application information. This is part of a series of ten virtual grant workshops which will be hosted Thursdays at 2:00 pm EST. NEH Virtual Workshop — all interests April 1, 2021 2-3:30 PM […]
On Friday, June 4th at 2:00 PM, U.S. Senator Jack Reed and the Juneteenth RI Committee are joining with the Smithsonian Institute for a special virtual presentation by The National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC). We are excited to welcome NMAAHC’s Senior Curator of History, Dr. William Pretzer, who will lead a virtual tour […]
On Friday, June 4th at 2:00 PM, U.S. Senator Jack Reed and the Juneteenth RI Committee are joining with the Smithsonian Institute for a special virtual presentation by The National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC). The NMAAHC’s Senior Curator of History, William Pretzer, PhD, will lead a virtual tour of the museum’s history galleries, […]