Douglass Events Planned in Twenty Communities

Douglass Events Planned in Twenty Communities

Mass Humanities funds virtual and in-person gatherings across the commonwealth. An unprecedented number of Massachusetts communities will host readings of Frederick Douglass’ speech, “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?” this summer. Through its Reading Frederick...
Announcing “This is Your Democracy”

Announcing “This is Your Democracy”

Clemente Course students reflect on the meaning of civic engagement. Mass Humanities is honored to announce the publication of This is Your Democracy, a new collection of writings from students in three special Clemente Course classes offered in spring 2021. Featuring...
Expand Massachusetts Stories Grants

Expand Massachusetts Stories Grants

Massachusetts is complicated and evolving. Steeped in revolutionary traditions that shape our democracy, we live in a global capital of ideas enriched by generations of longtime residents and new arrivals who reimagine the possibilities of our neighborhoods and...
Mass Humanities Honors Pao Arts Center

Mass Humanities Honors Pao Arts Center

Photo: Andrew Wang/Pao Arts Center Mass Humanities is honored to award the 2021 Mass History Commendation to the Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center’s Pao Arts Center. Selected annually as part of the Mass History Conference, the award recognizes excellence by a Mass...
Support the Clemente Writing Course

Support the Clemente Writing Course

Your donation will help us bring the stories of Clemente Course scholars to the world. Launched in the summer of 2020, the 6-week Clemente Writing Course is offered to the low-income, adult graduates of the Clemente Courses in Dorchester, New Bedford, Springfield, and...