by Mass Humaities | Jul 30, 2020 | News
Fredi was born and raised in Jamaica Plain. She attended Boston Public Schools in her early years and went on to graduate from high school and college at two institutions that have since closed. Neither of her parents had university degrees but they strongly...
by Mass Humaities | Jul 28, 2020 | News
You may be surprised to know that Al Griggs—a decorated Marine, respected businessman, philanthropist, former Mass Humanities board member, 2020 recipient of a Massachusetts Governor’s Award in the Humanities, and at the time, vice president of his class—never...
by Mass Humaities | Jul 20, 2020 | News
Marginalized communities, and the wealth of culture, knowledge, critical perspectives and civic potential within them, are at greatest risk during the COVID-19 crisis. Through funding from the Massachusetts Cultural Council, Mass Humanities will provide operating...
by Mass Humaities | Jul 3, 2020 | News
The life and works of Frederick Douglass continue to shape our understanding of America. A gifted orator and prescient writer, Douglass forces us to reckon with the legacy of slavery and the promises of democracy. We have gathered resources and upcoming online events...
by Mass Humaities | Jun 29, 2020 | News
It’s a familiar refrain when it comes to teaching Black history that holidays and heroes are not enough. Black History Month and a few of Martin’s iconic words and images of Rosa is not a comprehensive history. Unfortunately, these approaches are commonplace, making...
