Young poets share the ‘colors of their city’ in Reading
Adrian Perez-Roman has lived in Reading his whole life and heard many different opinions and thoughts about the place he calls home. Hearing what the young people participating in recent Rain Poetry workshops had to say about their city, however, brought nothing but smiles.
Voices of History: Stories from trailblazing women
Welcome to Voices of History. In this series of videos, you’ll hear from three trailblazing women who took on nontraditional roles and excelled despite resistance. Each video brings their stories to life in their own words, enriched by archival photos.
Spirit of collaboration, cooperation take root in PA towns through Heart & Soul
The “finished product” of Heart & Soul may be the community’s action plan to make their shared vision of the future a reality, but teams are seeing evidence of how the process of involving everyone is now embedded in their towns.
PA Humanities Launches Voices of History Pittsburgh Video Series, Showcasing Local Black History
PA Humanities proudly announces the release of the first video, “Pennley Court,” featuring bestselling author Damon Young, from its Voices of History Pittsburgh project, debuting in honor of Black History Month. This statewide initiative to document and preserve Black history launched in Pittsburgh in 2024. The stories collected showcase a selection of residents who have shaped the city’s past and continue to inspire its future.
Engaging with the humanities: Randall M. Miller on the message behind “The Window Keeper”
Generous donors including Randall M. Miller supported the creation of The Window Keeper, a new poem written by Yolanda Wisher and digitally animated by Naeem Murdic. We spoke with Mr. Miller not only about the poem but also about how Americans can engage with the humanities as we approach the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
A Poetic Reflection on Democracy: PA Humanities Debuts Yolanda Wisher’s “The Window Keeper”
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day and the upcoming 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, PA Humanities is proud to release a special version of The Window Keeper, a powerful new poem written by Philadelphia Poet Laureate Yolanda Wisher.