A celebration of Rain Poetry Pittsburgh
The streets of Pittsburgh became unexpected canvases in 2024, bringing to life the words of young people in Garfield, Homewood and Northview Heights with each drop of rain. Join us as we look back on the highlights of this year’s Rain Poetry project in Pittsburgh, and the moments of connection and inspiration it brought to the city in this beautiful video by The Shop 6 Films.
Voices of History project spotlights Erie’s Black heritage
PA Humanities’ Voices of History project is capturing the stories of everyday Black Pennsylvanians and their families. The project launched in Pittsburgh this summer, and moved to Erie this fall with two story circles held in November at the Historical Institute of Culture and the African American Experience.Â
In Port Allegany, turning passion for community into an opportunity to lead and grow
Allie O’Shea’s love for Port Allegany goes back as long as she can remember. Now, the 19-year-old college sophomore is helping to shape the future of the community she always longed to call home as project coordinator for Port Allegany Heart & Soul.
Community, storytelling at heart of Reading’s Barrio AlegrÃa
Barrio AlegrÃa in Reading is known as a community transformation organization that uses the arts for engagement and the development of social and multicultural awareness. PA Humanities board member Daniel Egusquiza founded it, however, with a simple question: Do you know how to dance?
Invisible poems, visible joy: Johnstown celebrates Rain Poetry
Children who participated in Rain Poetry Johnstown and their families were all smiles during the big reveal celebration where students got to see their words shared with the community in this special installation.
PA Humanities Announces 22 Sites Selected for 2024-2026 Youth-Led Humanities Cohort
These public libraries and out-of-school time organizations, representing both rural and urban communities across the state, have demonstrated a strong commitment to fostering youth leadership and engagement through the humanities.