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.
PA Humanities Welcomes New Board Members
PA Humanities is excited to announce the addition of John L. Jackson Jr. (Philadelphia), Shawn Mooring (Philadelphia), and John Sanchez (State College) as the three newest members of its Board of Directors. Each began their term in November and is eligible to serve up to two consecutive three-year terms.
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?
Tackling bias and talking belonging to better serve youth with PA Humanities, Project Ready
As libraries continue to find themselves on the front lines of political debates throughout the country, some Pennsylvania librarians and youth leaders are intensifying their efforts to create equitable, inclusive and welcoming spaces of belonging for young people.Â
Join the movement: Spotlight on David Jones
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 the cause through their donations, time, energy, skills and creativity. To mark National Poetry Month, we spoke with David Jones, who was an important part of launching…