by Mass Humaities | Mar 19, 2026 | News, The Kiosk, The Profession
In February, we hosted a workshop and gathering titled “Centering Black History in the 250th” in Holyoke. Following the workshop with Expand Massachusetts Stories grantees, we welcomed Anika Lopes, executive director of Ancestral Bridges. Lopes shared her insights...
by Mass Humaities | Mar 18, 2026 | News, The Kiosk, The Profession
By Erin Williams In a previous chapter of my life I was immersed in writing, directing and performing theater, on the streets and in the halls, exploring new ways of seeing the world around us. In 1975 I learned about Mercy Otis Warren, playwright, poet, activist and...
by Mass Humaities | Mar 16, 2026 | News, The Kiosk, The Profession, Video
In partnership with Massachusetts 250, we’re excited to share a new video series this year dedicated to the 250th. You’ll hear from historians, artists, elected officials, business people, and more, all with a unique perspective on what the American Revolution means...
by Massachusetts Cultural Council | Mar 13, 2026 | History News, The Profession
03.13.2026 Gabrielle Jaques, Associate Director of Publicity Poetry Out Loud | Press Release 2026 MA State Champion Nia Cao. Photo: David Marshall. The Huntington Education Department announces the top five students in the Massachusetts chapter of Poetry Out Loud, the...
by Mass Humaities | Mar 11, 2026 | News, The Kiosk, The Profession
As part of our ongoing exploration of the 250th this year, we invited a group of Expand Massachusetts Stories grantees to join us in Holyoke on February 25 for a workshop and convening about Black history in the context of the American Revolution. Staff from seven EMS...
by Massachusetts Cultural Council | Mar 11, 2026 | History News, The Profession
03.11.2026 Bethann Steiner, Senior Director of Public Affairs Press Release Worcester leader will guide the state arts agency’s governing Council and oversee search for next executive director Ché Anderson, New Chair of Mass Cultural Council. Photo: Phil Smith...
