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…
Join the movement: Spotlight on Mary Garm
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. This month we spoke with former PA Humanities board member and board chair, Mary Garm. Garm, of…
Join the movement: Spotlight on Gwendolyn White
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. This month, we had an in-depth conversation with Gwendolyn White, who is a dedicated champion of equity and belonging,…