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Conversations on the Commons: Civics, Politics, and History Organizations
Online MAWomen’s Suffrage, the Census, Black Lives Matter, the Election: How do you engage the question of politics in your organization? Engaging audiences without being partisan?Join Nat Sheidley and Erin McGough for a lively conversation on September 11.
Conversations on the Commons: Reopening, part III: Planning for the Fall
Online MAJoin us July 24th for our third conversation about reopening, as Massachusetts proceeds through Phase III.
Conversations on the Commons: Black Lives Matter and history organizations
Online MAJoin us July 10th for a conversation on the responsibilities of historical organizations in light of recent widespread protests and growing acknowledgment that things have to change — that historically white organizations have a duty to challenge white privilege. But how? Share your experience, questions, and reflections, as our panelists will share theirs. Join Marieke Van Damme of the Cambridge Historical Society and Judith Monachina of the Housatonic Heritage Oral History Center for an informal discussion.