December 2017
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Local History Grants and Discussion Grants Awardees Announced

Mass Humanities is pleased to introduce the recipients of the November 2017 Local History and Discussion Grants. Local History Grants are designed to support small organizations in working with their historical collections, while Discussion Grants support projects that include face-to-face conversations about timely yet enduring humanities topics. Click through our gallery to discover the exciting projects popping up across the Commonwealth in 2018.
MEET THE AWARDEES

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"I'm Mass Humanities Board Member Lauren Cohen, and I invite you to join me in supporting Mass Humanities with a gift made to our annual fund before the year ends. I am passionate about the humanities because they allow us to think critically and imaginatively, discuss the core values at stake in laws and policies, and understand and appreciate the perspectives of others."
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Apply for a grantGrant Deadlines Approaching

December 18th is the last day to submit inquiries

Mass Humanities Project Grants support public humanities projects—in any format—that benefit and engage communities across the Commonwealth. If your organization, or one you know, plans to apply for a Project Grant this year, now is the time to submit an inquiry form or contact our staff!
LEARN HOW TO APPLY

Miss the forum?What's New About Fake News?

Our fall forum examined our embattled media and what it means for democracy

Did you miss the Fall Forum, or do you just wish you could see it all over again? You can, via WGBH's Forum Network. Watch panelists Charles Ferguson (MIT), Marnie Shure (The Onion), and Clare Wardle (First Draft) take on the issue of information pollution and misinformation alongside moderator Sacha Pfeiffer (Boston Globe).
WATCH THE WGBH RECORDING OF OUR FALL FORUM

Mass Moments!Welcome to the New Mass Moments

Our daily almanac gets a new look

Have you checked out the new Mass Moments? Take a moment to explore the Commonwealth's history through daily quotes, images, and articles on our modern and accessible new site. There's more to see than ever before—don't miss out. While you're there, remember to sign up for daily emails, or follow us on Twitter and Facebook to see Mass Moments in your own feed.
EXPLORE THE NEW WEBSITE

EventA Peculiarly American Phenomenon

Poet and critic Kevin Young's new book, Bunk traces the history of the hoax as a peculiarly American phenomenon, examining what motivates hucksters and makes the rest of us so gullible. Mass Humanities is co-sponsoring his appearance at the Harvard Book Store on December 7th.
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Jon Parrish PeedeThe Humanities in Relationship

A record number of participants attended the 40th Annual National Humanities Conference in Boston November 2-5th, including board members and staff representing 55 of the 56 state humanities councils. Co-sponsored by the Federation of State Humanities Councils and the National Humanities Alliance, the conference features lectures, panels, and opportunities for representatives across the nation to exchange ideas.
READ NEH ACTING CHAIRMAN ADDRESS

Books!WW II Sends Record Number of Bay State Women to Work

One Lowell woman recalled that when the war began, "I was at the Merrimack [textile mill] making $20 a week. I went to Remington and made $90. I went to United States Rubber and made $100."
READ THE HISTORY

holiday event?What was the Most Significant Event to Happen on a Holiday?

From the crossing of the Delaware, to the first orbit of the moon, The Atlantic's readers and scholars weigh in on the most significant event to happen on a holiday.
SEE WHAT THEY SUGGESTED

On TwitterEdmonia Lewis: Sculptor and Activist

Explore the works of activist Edmonia Lewis, the first woman of African-American and Native-American descent to achieve international fame as a sculptor.
BROWSE THE GALLERY AND DISCUSS ON TWITTER

On FacebookSex, Ducks, and the Founding Feud

What does a jilted lover's revenge have to do with an international chemical weapons treaty? More than you'd think. Western Mass's Joe Ellis weighs in via Radiolab.
READ MORE AND DISCUSS ON FACEBOOK

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We list some of the best humanities programming in the Commonwealth on our event calendar. See what is happening this month at Mass Humanities. Publish your organization's public humanities events!
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