Let’s Rise: Stories of connecting through culture
Welcome to the next installment of LET’S RISE, the PA Humanities statewide video project, created in partnership with Emmy-winning filmmaker Kelly Dessoye in celebration of our 50th anniversary. This month we’re spotlighting how three different organizations uplift culture and use the tools of the humanities to connect and create positive change in their communities.
Planting the seed: How one small grant helped a youth reading program to grow in Cambria County
In 2006, Pennsylvania Highlands Community College librarian Barb Zaborowski received a seed grant from PA Humanities to expand the One Book, One Community program to include middle school students. Today, the program continues to thrive, serving as a testament to PA Humanities’ enduring dedication to libraries and education.
Making the case for the humanities on Capitol Hill
Humanities on the Hill is an annual opportunity for humanities councils from across the nation to travel to Washington, D.C., meet with lawmakers and ask for their support for funding the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). This month our team of board and staff spoke with a record 16 out of 17 House congressional offices and both Senators, sharing about our latest PA CultureCheck research, the significant humanities funding in their districts and why they should support funding the NEH.
Year in review: 23 humanities highlights of ’23
This was a big year for PA Humanities, as we kicked off our 50th anniversary celebration that will continue into 2024. It was also a year of great accomplishments for organizations across Pennsylvania as they continue to demonstrate the power of the humanities to uncover and uplift hidden voices, bring communities together to create positive change and share stories of our history and the bonds that unite us all. Join us in celebrating some of our favorite moments, projects and more from 2023!
Join the movement: Spotlight on Jessica Herzing
As we celebrate our 50 years of championing the humanities throughout the state, we’re spotlighting some of the people who’ve joined us along the way and contributed to our work with their donations, time, energy, skills and creativity.
Young people ‘adulting,’ leading a change in narrative about Chester
In a community where outside narratives often focus on the negative, Tara Jones is helping young people use their voice to illuminate the positive. Jones created the Chester Cultural Arts & Technology Center in Chester, Pa., to be a resource for residents of the city, and it’s now also a place where young adults and teens can explore the topics that matter to them and make themselves heard well beyond the borders of Chester through their own podcasts.