The 250th through the eyes of Massachusetts people
Throughout 2026, we’re partnering with Massachusetts 250 to bring you different perspectives on the American Revolution. You’ll hear from artists, elected officials, nonprofit leaders, business people, residents, and more. So far, we’ve gathered stories at Mass Humanities’ headquarters in Holyoke, at Creative Sector Advocacy Day at the State House, at a Mass Cultural Council celebration […]
Historian Anika Lopes on archives, oral history, and Black history
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 into archives, oral history, and more, in a conversation with Latoya Bosworth, Ph.D., program officer at Mass […]