Watch: Monte Belmonte & Kaliis Smith – 2026 Mass Storytellers of the Year

You might know Monte and Kaliis from New England Public Media’s The Fabulous 413. With echoes of Mister Roger’s Neighborhood, their weekly show provides a glimpse at everyday life in western Massachusetts. And that’s exactly why we wanted to shine a light on them this year, for their unique ability to discover stories and share them […]
Q&A with photographer Claudio Eshun

This interview is part of our “People’s Guide to the Revolution” initiative for 2026. Visit our webpage for original content, events related to the 250th, and more. Mass Humanities (MH): The title of your project is “Storytelling in the Digital Age.” Why did you want to explore that topic, especially with younger people? Claudio Eshun […]