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Traces of the Trade:
Massachusetts and the Economy of Slavery
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Kickoff at the Old South Meeting House, Boston, October 7, 6:00pm
Rep. Byron Rushing will open this series of public forums commemorating the 200th anniversary of the abolition of the foreign slave trade under U.S. law, this fall and winter. Also at historical sites in Lowell, New Bedford, Salem, Sheffield, and Whitinsville, the events will feature screenings of the discussion version of Katrina Browne's documentary Traces of the Trade, as well as discussions of local archival material. Scholars will lead conversations about the business of slavery and the Massachusetts economy prior to the Civil War as well as the "traces" of this economy in our culture, economy and landscape today.
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| Book Talk with Portuguese Novelist António Lobo Antunes |
Boston Athenaeum,
September 25, 6:00pm
António Lobo Antunes, the internationally acclaimed Portuguese writer, is the author of sixteen novels, including Act of the Damned and The Natural Order of Things. What Can I Do When Everything's On Fire?, his newest novel and the first to appear in English in five years, was translated by Gregory Rabassa, who will make a rare joint appearance with the author. Reservations required at (617) 720-7600 starting September 10.
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| Mass Memories Road Shows |
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Mass Memories Road Shows are coming to Brewster, Natick, and a special event on public housing in Boston. Mass Memories Road Shows document and electronically archive the history of Massachusetts' cities and towns through family photographs and stories. Free and open to the public on the following Saturdays this fall:
September 13, 12:00-4:00pm
Brewster Ladies Library
September 27, 10:00am-3:00pm
Morse Institute Library, Natick
October 25, 10:00am-4:00pm
Healey Library, UMass Boston: Remembering Home: Memories of Living in Public Housing in Boston
for more information and to explore the archive
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| Massachusetts Poetry Festival |
At multiple venues in Lowell,
October 10-12
Featuring Robert Pinsky, Marjorie Agosín, Andre Dubus III, Rhina Espaillat, Martín Espada (pictured), Lucie Brock-Broido, Regie Gibson, Ed Sanders, and many others, the festival will include readings by renowned and emerging poets, teacher workshops, performance poetry, films & music, programs for children and young writers, literary heritage tours, a small press fair, poetry in the streets, and much more. Most events are free; small fee for featured readings. for more information |
| Massachusetts Cultural Council Award |
Continuing its longstanding partnership with the Foundation, the MCC has awarded Mass Humanities $475,000 in general operating support including $50,000 for Cultural Economic Development (CED) grants. Details can be found at the grants section of our website.
CED grant info |
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One Nation Under God?
The Role of Religion in
American Public Life |
Boston College, November 22,
12:30 - 5:00pm
Our 2008 symposium brings a stellar group of scholars, journalists, and practitioners together to explore the historic and continuing influence of religion and religious belief on civic life in the United States. Three consecutive sessions include:
 How Religion Shapes American Culture
Religion and Electoral Politics
Religion, Morality, and the Law Free and open to the public.
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| November Grant Deadline |
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In addition to more general grants for humanities projects, Mass Humanities continues its special grantmaking initiative, "Liberty and Justice for All," for projects that explore these fundamental principles in American political life, and their interplay, past and present.
Prior to submitting proposals, applicants must consult with program officers Pleun Bouricius or Hayley Wood (413-584-8440) by October 1, and then, if eligible, submit a draft by October 15. Documentary filmmakers may apply for pre-production funds at this deadline.
more about grants
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| Look for Our New Look! |
| The Foundation has officially changed its name to Mass Humanities and will be going public with a totally new design early in October. We will be eager to hear what you think about our new look and especially our new website. |
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