by Mass Humaities | Oct 20, 2026 | News, The Kiosk, The Profession
Mass Humanities, the leading funder of humanities projects in the commonwealth, welcomes nine exceptional community leaders to its board of directors. “It is an honor to welcome our new board members to Mass Humanities,” said Deborah Hall, who was elected board...
by Mass Humaities | Oct 7, 2026 | News, The Kiosk, The Profession
Director of Development Jillian Morgan joined Mass Humanities Board Member Larry Hott on WHMP Radio to discuss our 2026 Storytellers of the Year: Celebrating Our 413 Roots event on October 15. “This year we’re bringing the event to Holyoke,” said Morgan. “We’re really...
by Mass Humaities | Sep 23, 2026 | News, The Kiosk, The Profession
By Tinky Weisblat I became involved in the “Voices and Votes” project by accident. I learned that small towns were being offered the opportunity to apply to participate in the Smithsonian’s Museum on Main Street exhibit. I knew that my own hometown of Hawley, with a...
by Mass Humaities | Sep 23, 2026 | News, The Kiosk, The Profession, Video
“Bomba is storytelling. And this is our story.” Brendaliz Cepeda and Saul Peñalosa of Bomba de Aquí share what it was like getting their start in Holyoke, how they build community through music and dance, how Puerto Rico remains central to their storytelling mission,...
by Mass Humaities | Sep 10, 2026 | News, The Kiosk, The Profession
This essay is part of our “People’s Guide to the Revolution” initiative for 2026. Visit our webpage for original content, events related to the 250th, and more. By Deena CaswellBoard member, Mass HumanitiesLibrary Director, Bushnell-Sage Library Growing up in the...
