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Reading Frederick Douglass in
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On June 30 and July 1 were perfect summer days for our communal readings of Frederick Douglass’ Fourth of July speech. In Springfield, more than 75 people gathered around the Gazebo in Court Square Park to read the speech, which was followed by a lively discussion led by Douglass scholar John Grayson (Mount Holyoke College). Listen to the WAMC radio report. The Boston reading was introduced for a 175-member audience on the Common by Douglass scholar John Stauffer (Harvard University), Representative Byron Rushing, and jazz vocalist Paula Elliott. Participants left both events saying, “See you next year!” Visit these links for photos and articles from the events: Douglass event images and The Springfield Republican.
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Attention Grant Seekers:
New Guidelines Due Out Later This Month |
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Mass Humanities is making some changes to its grant guidelines. A new theme, “Crisis, Community, and Civic Culture” will replace “Liberty and Justice for All.” We will place more emphasis on engaging audiences and participants with limited access to the humanities. And, we will introduce a media grant category for social media projects. The next deadline will be November 1. The new guidelines will be posted at our Web site by July 23. Please pass this information along to any potential applicants you know!
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| Clemente Courses in Boston and New Bedford Graduate 32 |
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On June 9th, the Great Hall at Codman Square Health Center in Dorchester resounded with the applause of family and friends gathered for the graduation of 23 students from the Clemente Course in the Humanities—the largest graduating class to date in Massachusetts. This event followed an equally joyous celebration two days earlier at New Bedford’s Whaling Museum in New Bedford, where nine students were honored for completing the course co-sponsored by PACE, Inc. and UMass Dartmouth’s College of Arts and Sciences. |
| Ongoing Mass Humanities Funded Exhibits |
AMHERST
Esn! Jewish Food in the New World – The tale of the American Jewish experience in America—the search for a balance between acculturation and identity—has long been told in kitchen pots and grocery shelves, and it continues today. Through October 31. National Yiddish Book Center, 1021 West Street.
NORTHAMPTON
Luscious: Paintings by Emily Eveleth – Luscious showcases Eveleth's monumental paintings of her signature subject: jam-filled doughnuts. Through October 24. Smith College Museum of Art, Elm Street at Bedford Terrace.
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| Upcoming Mass Humanities Funded Events |
BOSTON
Coexist Film Screening – Rough cut screening of Coexist, a documentary film illuminating an alternative model of seeking justice: the reconciliation workshops and seminars occurring in Rwanda in response to the 1994 genocide. Tuesday, July 13 at 7:00 pm. Temple Israel, 477 Longwood Avenue. CAMBRIDGE
Wreath Laying Ceremony at Mount Auburn Cemetery – A commemoration of the life and legacy of author and reformer, transcendentalist Margaret Fuller Ossoli (May 23, 1810—July 19, 1850). Actors will appear in costume to pay tribute to this significant woman. Sunday, July 18, starting at 12:30 pm. Mount Auburn Cemetery, 580 Mount Auburn Street. (details)
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The National Endowment for the Humanities and the Mass Cultural Council fund Mass Humanities grants. Encourage your state and federal legislators to support these agencies. |
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Don't Miss an Event
in Your Area |
We’ve added a few new features to our online calendar. In addition to monthly regional event calendar emails, now you can subscribe to events in your region and they will be added to your personal electronic calendar, automatically. Just want one event? Click on the “iCal” link next to the event listing.
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| Recent Grants |
Mass Humanities made twenty-one grants this past quarter totaling $125,379 for public humanities, including:
 $10,000 to support Table for 10, a series of exhibitions about food in Pioneer Valley museums.
$5,000 for the annual AIA-MOS Archaeology Fair at the Museum of Science, featuring ancient technologies.
$5,000 for a production about the Hutchinson Family Singers, who shared stages with leaders of the abolitionist, women’s suffrage, and temperance movements.
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| Mass Moments |
On this day in 1896, 45,000 people gathered in Revere to celebrate the opening of the first public beach in the nation.
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| Funded Website |
Mass Memories Road Show is a digital humanities project that documents MA history through family photographs and stories.
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