Tochi Onyebuchi joins us on Wed, Feb 10 at 6PM to discuss RIOT BABY, a companion read for the 2021 Reading Across Rhode Island selection. About this Event Co-hosted virtually by Amy VanderWeele at South Providence Library and Rhode Island Center for the Book, the conversation will be moderated by Jonathan Pitts-Wiley, the Artistic Director […]
STAMPED: Evenings for Educators and Communities Series presented by Rhode Island Center for the Book in collaboration with National Education Association RI, Rhode Island PBS, and statewide educators and partners. Rhode Island Center for the Book has chosen STAMPED: Racism, Antiracism and You, by Jason Reynolds and Ibram A. Kendi, as the Reading Across Rhode Island 2021 selection. As part this […]
In the next edition of our virtual Furniture Inside Out series, join us as we explore a special 18th-century mahogany desk in the Whitehorne House Museum collection. Furniture maker and researcher Jeffrey Greene will show us what makes the piece a “typical” Newport desk and what features make it unique—as well as what the desk can […]
"Mapping Indigenous Long Island" with Shinnecock Artist Jeremy Dennis Please join enrolled Shinnecock tribal member and artist Jeremy Dennis as he discusses his landscape photography project titled ‘On This Site - Indigenous Long Island’ which involves the mapping of sacred, historical, and archaeological Indigenous sites throughout Long Island, New York. Dennis will also share selections […]
Langston Hughes' poems, dating from the Harlem Renaissance through the 1960's, continue to resonate today. These powerful, poignant, and often amusing works are read aloud by members of the community, accompanied by Manny Escobar + Leland Baker. Coordinated by the Langston Hughes Community Poetry Reading Reading Committee. The Langston Hughes Community Poetry Reading (LHCPR) has […]
Drawn from the Center for Public Humanities’ deep pool of alumni, the panelists in this new Zoom series represent a cross-section of our eclectic field. Join us in conversation over three virtual sessions to connect, ask questions, and prepare for next steps. The 2nd panel discussion in the series will focus on Advocacy, Government and Service. […]
Please join us for a “What I Am Thinking About Now” presentation by Zimife Umeh, Presidential Diversity Postdoctoral Fellow in Brown University’s Sociology Department, titled “Formerly Incarcerated Black Women and Institutional Distrust.” Abstract: This presentation explores how institutional responses throughout the life course shape Black justice-involved women’s ability to trust institutions. Dr. Umeh will argue that despite the […]
STAMPED: Evenings for Educators and Communities Series presented by Rhode Island Center for the Book in collaboration with National Education Association RI, Rhode Island PBS, and statewide educators and partners. Rhode Island Center for the Book has chosen STAMPED: Racism, Antiracism and You, by Jason Reynolds and Ibram A. Kendi, as the Reading Across Rhode Island 2021 selection. As part this […]
In this conversation, we'll get to know the Korean and Latino cultures, their histories, and their work in the arts. Join the conversation with Teatro ECAS & Korean American Association of Rhode Island to discuss community needs. View the Facebook Live event here.
You are invited to join the Rhode Island Historical Society on Thursday, January 28 at 4:00 PM as we proudly announce the release of seven new topical modules of the free online textbook of Rhode Island history, EnCompass. Geralyn Ducady, the Director of Education and Public Programs at the RIHS’ Newell D. Goff Center will […]
