PA Humanities
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We find the human connections in the humanities.
Learn more at PAHumanities.org
Learn more at PAHumanities.org
🎥 The final chapter of our #LetsRise video series is here!
For January, we’re spotlighting how meaningful relationships expand access to learning, strengthen communities, and open opportunities for growth.
Funding provided by Thomas B. Hagen.
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For January, we’re spotlighting how meaningful relationships expand access to learning, strengthen communities, and open opportunities for growth.
Funding provided by Thomas B. Hagen.
pahumanities.org/conversation...
Let’s Rise: Stories of partnership - PA Humanities
As Pennsylvania's State Librarian, Sue Banks believes not only that libraries are for everyone, but also that they should be constantly evolving. Journalist Lee Stabert believes that storytelling and ...
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January 14, 2026 at 2:28 PM
🎥 The final chapter of our #LetsRise video series is here!
For January, we’re spotlighting how meaningful relationships expand access to learning, strengthen communities, and open opportunities for growth.
Funding provided by Thomas B. Hagen.
pahumanities.org/conversation...
For January, we’re spotlighting how meaningful relationships expand access to learning, strengthen communities, and open opportunities for growth.
Funding provided by Thomas B. Hagen.
pahumanities.org/conversation...
Consider making a gift today to help us reach our $25,000 end-of-year goal! This would put us in great shape to meet our fundraising needs for our planned work in 2026.
Let’s keep doing the work together - have a happy and healthy New Year!
Donate now: pahumanities.org/support-us/
Let’s keep doing the work together - have a happy and healthy New Year!
Donate now: pahumanities.org/support-us/
Support Us - PA Humanities
An independent nonprofit that puts people first, PA Humanities relies on financial support from people like you.
pahumanities.org
December 31, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Consider making a gift today to help us reach our $25,000 end-of-year goal! This would put us in great shape to meet our fundraising needs for our planned work in 2026.
Let’s keep doing the work together - have a happy and healthy New Year!
Donate now: pahumanities.org/support-us/
Let’s keep doing the work together - have a happy and healthy New Year!
Donate now: pahumanities.org/support-us/
🎥 Watch as Tammy Blount, Assistant Director of Literacy Services at the Erie County Public Library, shares how Teen Reading Lounge became a transformative space for youth.
#LetsRise
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#LetsRise
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Humanities-Powered Teen Spaces in Erie (Let's Rise video series)
YouTube video by PA Humanities
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December 23, 2025 at 2:57 PM
🎥 Watch as Tammy Blount, Assistant Director of Literacy Services at the Erie County Public Library, shares how Teen Reading Lounge became a transformative space for youth.
#LetsRise
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#LetsRise
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"If we can actually be brave enough to dream of something else, what's the dream?"
🎥 Watch as Anna Skeels, a Pittsburgh playwright/ actor, describes how engaging in youth-centered humanities programming led to reimagining a better world.
#LetsRise
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🎥 Watch as Anna Skeels, a Pittsburgh playwright/ actor, describes how engaging in youth-centered humanities programming led to reimagining a better world.
#LetsRise
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Reimagining a More Just World Through the Humanities (Let's Rise video series)
YouTube video by PA Humanities
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December 16, 2025 at 2:12 PM
"If we can actually be brave enough to dream of something else, what's the dream?"
🎥 Watch as Anna Skeels, a Pittsburgh playwright/ actor, describes how engaging in youth-centered humanities programming led to reimagining a better world.
#LetsRise
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🎥 Watch as Anna Skeels, a Pittsburgh playwright/ actor, describes how engaging in youth-centered humanities programming led to reimagining a better world.
#LetsRise
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🎥 Watch as Trapeta B. Mayson, former Poet Laureate of Philadelphia, and Enoch the Poet, a trauma-informed arts educator, explain how #RainPoetry became a powerful tool for youth development and connecting through our shared humanity.
#LetsRise
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#LetsRise
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Celebrating Youth Voices Through Rain Poetry (Let's Rise video series)
YouTube video by PA Humanities
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December 11, 2025 at 3:13 PM
🎥 Watch as Trapeta B. Mayson, former Poet Laureate of Philadelphia, and Enoch the Poet, a trauma-informed arts educator, explain how #RainPoetry became a powerful tool for youth development and connecting through our shared humanity.
#LetsRise
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#LetsRise
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2025 brought major challenges, but your support kept us moving forward.
✨ Thank you for standing with us and helping uplift creativity, connection, and our shared humanity. Take a look back at all we accomplished together...
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✨ Thank you for standing with us and helping uplift creativity, connection, and our shared humanity. Take a look back at all we accomplished together...
pahumanities.org/conversation...
PA Humanities looks back at 2025 - PA Humanities
As we look back at 2025, we have to acknowledge that this year was the most challenging in PA Humanities’ history. Federal funding cuts that resulted in the loss of $1.1 million tested our resilience ...
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December 10, 2025 at 1:25 PM
2025 brought major challenges, but your support kept us moving forward.
✨ Thank you for standing with us and helping uplift creativity, connection, and our shared humanity. Take a look back at all we accomplished together...
pahumanities.org/conversation...
✨ Thank you for standing with us and helping uplift creativity, connection, and our shared humanity. Take a look back at all we accomplished together...
pahumanities.org/conversation...
🎥 The fourth chapter of our #LetsRise video series is here!
For December, we’re spotlighting how young people are engaging with the humanities and finding new ways to understand themselves, one another, and their communities.
pahumanities.org/conversation...
For December, we’re spotlighting how young people are engaging with the humanities and finding new ways to understand themselves, one another, and their communities.
pahumanities.org/conversation...
Let’s Rise: Stories of youth engagement and education - PA Humanities
Welcome to the next installment of LET’S RISE, the PA Humanities statewide video project, created in partnership with Emmy-winning filmmaker Kelly Dessoye in celebration of our 50th anniversary. In D...
pahumanities.org
December 5, 2025 at 3:05 PM
🎥 The fourth chapter of our #LetsRise video series is here!
For December, we’re spotlighting how young people are engaging with the humanities and finding new ways to understand themselves, one another, and their communities.
pahumanities.org/conversation...
For December, we’re spotlighting how young people are engaging with the humanities and finding new ways to understand themselves, one another, and their communities.
pahumanities.org/conversation...
⏰ TODAY is the last day you can apply for a Rain Poetry grant!
Follow the link to learn more about Rain Poetry, preview the application, watch the informational webinar, and apply!
pahumanities.org/conversation...
Follow the link to learn more about Rain Poetry, preview the application, watch the informational webinar, and apply!
pahumanities.org/conversation...
PA Humanities Launches Rain Poetry Toolkit and New Grant Opportunity
PA Humanities is excited to announce the launch of the Rain Poetry Toolkit, a free resource designed to help communities across Pennsylvania bring the joy of rain-activated poetry to their streets and...
pahumanities.org
December 4, 2025 at 3:21 PM
⏰ TODAY is the last day you can apply for a Rain Poetry grant!
Follow the link to learn more about Rain Poetry, preview the application, watch the informational webinar, and apply!
pahumanities.org/conversation...
Follow the link to learn more about Rain Poetry, preview the application, watch the informational webinar, and apply!
pahumanities.org/conversation...
PA Humanities, in partnership with Black Scranton Project, presented the premiere of #VoicesofHistory Scranton, part of a statewide initiative amplifying the lived experiences of Black Pennsylvanians.
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Family and Friends Gather for Premiere of Voices of History Scranton - PA Humanities
PA Humanities, in partnership with the Black Scranton Project, presented the premiere of Voices of History Scranton, part of a statewide initiative amplifying the lived experiences of Black Pennsylvan...
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December 3, 2025 at 8:02 PM
PA Humanities, in partnership with Black Scranton Project, presented the premiere of #VoicesofHistory Scranton, part of a statewide initiative amplifying the lived experiences of Black Pennsylvanians.
pahumanities.org/conversation...
pahumanities.org/conversation...
This #GivingTuesday, help us reach our goal of $25,000! Together we can keep doing the work that sustains community, creativity, and connection.
Make your gift to PA Humanities today!
pahumanities.org/support-us/
Make your gift to PA Humanities today!
pahumanities.org/support-us/
Support Us - PA Humanities
An independent nonprofit that puts people first, PA Humanities relies on financial support from people like you.
pahumanities.org
December 2, 2025 at 3:43 PM
This #GivingTuesday, help us reach our goal of $25,000! Together we can keep doing the work that sustains community, creativity, and connection.
Make your gift to PA Humanities today!
pahumanities.org/support-us/
Make your gift to PA Humanities today!
pahumanities.org/support-us/
We are launching our year-end campaign this #GivingTuesday. Join us and help us meet our $25,000 goal by year's end. Let’s keep doing the work of the humanities, together. Make a contribution today to invest in a future that embraces us all.
pahumanities.org/support-us/
pahumanities.org/support-us/
Support Us - PA Humanities
An independent nonprofit that puts people first, PA Humanities relies on financial support from people like you.
pahumanities.org
December 1, 2025 at 5:20 PM
We are launching our year-end campaign this #GivingTuesday. Join us and help us meet our $25,000 goal by year's end. Let’s keep doing the work of the humanities, together. Make a contribution today to invest in a future that embraces us all.
pahumanities.org/support-us/
pahumanities.org/support-us/
Deadline is Thursday!
⏰ Deadline to apply for a Rain Poetry grant is December 4th!
Follow the link to learn more about Rain Poetry, preview the application, watch the informational webinar, and apply!
pahumanities.org/conversation...
Follow the link to learn more about Rain Poetry, preview the application, watch the informational webinar, and apply!
pahumanities.org/conversation...
PA Humanities Launches Rain Poetry Toolkit and New Grant Opportunity
PA Humanities is excited to announce the launch of the Rain Poetry Toolkit, a free resource designed to help communities across Pennsylvania bring the joy of rain-activated poetry to their streets and...
pahumanities.org
December 1, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Deadline is Thursday!
⏰ Deadline to apply for a Rain Poetry grant is December 4th!
Follow the link to learn more about Rain Poetry, preview the application, watch the informational webinar, and apply!
pahumanities.org/conversation...
Follow the link to learn more about Rain Poetry, preview the application, watch the informational webinar, and apply!
pahumanities.org/conversation...
PA Humanities Launches Rain Poetry Toolkit and New Grant Opportunity
PA Humanities is excited to announce the launch of the Rain Poetry Toolkit, a free resource designed to help communities across Pennsylvania bring the joy of rain-activated poetry to their streets and...
pahumanities.org
November 25, 2025 at 6:52 PM
⏰ Deadline to apply for a Rain Poetry grant is December 4th!
Follow the link to learn more about Rain Poetry, preview the application, watch the informational webinar, and apply!
pahumanities.org/conversation...
Follow the link to learn more about Rain Poetry, preview the application, watch the informational webinar, and apply!
pahumanities.org/conversation...
“We are absolutely discovering the depths of our humanity in this work, and it is transformational.”
This video is part of #LetsRise, our collection of videos celebrating the humanities in Pennsylvania, created by Emmy-winning journalist Kelly Dessoye.
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This video is part of #LetsRise, our collection of videos celebrating the humanities in Pennsylvania, created by Emmy-winning journalist Kelly Dessoye.
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Honoring African Culture in Pittsburgh’s Hill District (Let's Rise video series)
YouTube video by PA Humanities
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November 24, 2025 at 1:26 PM
“We are absolutely discovering the depths of our humanity in this work, and it is transformational.”
This video is part of #LetsRise, our collection of videos celebrating the humanities in Pennsylvania, created by Emmy-winning journalist Kelly Dessoye.
youtu.be/XDvdtyeEjBU
This video is part of #LetsRise, our collection of videos celebrating the humanities in Pennsylvania, created by Emmy-winning journalist Kelly Dessoye.
youtu.be/XDvdtyeEjBU
We have always taken a broad view of the humanities that uplifts people / their stories. Learn about our collaborative, people-centered approach to research that is helping us better support PA's cultural ecosystem.
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When numbers meet narratives, a deeper understanding unfolds - PA Humanities
People often think of the humanities in the academic sense – discussions of philosophy or literature in a college lecture hall or a visit to a historical site or museum. But PA Humanities has always t...
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November 21, 2025 at 3:18 PM
We have always taken a broad view of the humanities that uplifts people / their stories. Learn about our collaborative, people-centered approach to research that is helping us better support PA's cultural ecosystem.
pahumanities.org/conversation...
pahumanities.org/conversation...
“People need to know each other as humans...”
🎥 Does sharing stories transform communities? Lisa Cadigan (Cordiano), executive director of Adams County Arts Council, discusses the lasting impact of The People Project.
#LetsRise
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🎥 Does sharing stories transform communities? Lisa Cadigan (Cordiano), executive director of Adams County Arts Council, discusses the lasting impact of The People Project.
#LetsRise
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The People Project: Sharing Stories, Sharing Culture (Let's Rise video series)
YouTube video by PA Humanities
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November 18, 2025 at 2:15 PM
“People need to know each other as humans...”
🎥 Does sharing stories transform communities? Lisa Cadigan (Cordiano), executive director of Adams County Arts Council, discusses the lasting impact of The People Project.
#LetsRise
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🎥 Does sharing stories transform communities? Lisa Cadigan (Cordiano), executive director of Adams County Arts Council, discusses the lasting impact of The People Project.
#LetsRise
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Our Youth-Led Humanities program continues this fall with 20 public libraries and out-of-school time (OST) organizations. These sites have demonstrated a strong commitment to fostering youth leadership and engagement through the humanities.
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Year 2 of Youth-Led Humanities Launches with New Opportunities for Pennsylvania Teens - PA Humanities
PA Humanities’ Youth-Led Humanities (YLH) program continues this fall with 20 public libraries and out-of-school time (OST) organizations. These sites, representing both rural and urban communities ac...
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November 13, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Our Youth-Led Humanities program continues this fall with 20 public libraries and out-of-school time (OST) organizations. These sites have demonstrated a strong commitment to fostering youth leadership and engagement through the humanities.
pahumanities.org/conversation...
pahumanities.org/conversation...
This Sunday, family and friends of storytellers from Voices of History: Scranton will gather for a private screening celebrating memories and lived experiences that illuminate a history often left untold.
Learn more: pahumanities.org/voices
Learn more: pahumanities.org/voices
November 12, 2025 at 7:40 PM
This Sunday, family and friends of storytellers from Voices of History: Scranton will gather for a private screening celebrating memories and lived experiences that illuminate a history often left untold.
Learn more: pahumanities.org/voices
Learn more: pahumanities.org/voices
“The humanities are making this world worth living.”
🎥 PA Humanities board member Daniel Egusquiza, founder of Barrio Alegría in Reading, reflects on the power of the humanities to build community through culture.
#LetsRise
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🎥 PA Humanities board member Daniel Egusquiza, founder of Barrio Alegría in Reading, reflects on the power of the humanities to build community through culture.
#LetsRise
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Connecting Community Through Culture in Reading (Let's Rise video series)
YouTube video by PA Humanities
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November 11, 2025 at 3:16 PM
“The humanities are making this world worth living.”
🎥 PA Humanities board member Daniel Egusquiza, founder of Barrio Alegría in Reading, reflects on the power of the humanities to build community through culture.
#LetsRise
youtu.be/LH0ARuq6fo8?...
🎥 PA Humanities board member Daniel Egusquiza, founder of Barrio Alegría in Reading, reflects on the power of the humanities to build community through culture.
#LetsRise
youtu.be/LH0ARuq6fo8?...
🎥 The third chapter of our #LetsRise video series is here!
For November, we're exploring the power of culture and connection.
This series was made possible with the generous support of Thomas B. Hagen.
pahumanities.org/conversation...
For November, we're exploring the power of culture and connection.
This series was made possible with the generous support of Thomas B. Hagen.
pahumanities.org/conversation...
Let’s Rise: Stories of connecting through culture - PA Humanities
Welcome to the next installment of LET’S RISE, the PA Humanities statewide video project, created in partnership with Emmy-winning filmmaker Kelly Dessoye in celebration of our 50th anniversary. This ...
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November 6, 2025 at 2:30 PM
🎥 The third chapter of our #LetsRise video series is here!
For November, we're exploring the power of culture and connection.
This series was made possible with the generous support of Thomas B. Hagen.
pahumanities.org/conversation...
For November, we're exploring the power of culture and connection.
This series was made possible with the generous support of Thomas B. Hagen.
pahumanities.org/conversation...
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🌧️ Bring Rain Poetry to your community!
Sign up for our free webinar on November 6 at 12PM to learn how a Rain Poetry Grant can help schools, libraries, arts groups, and community organizations bring this popular community and youth engagement program to life.
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Sign up for our free webinar on November 6 at 12PM to learn how a Rain Poetry Grant can help schools, libraries, arts groups, and community organizations bring this popular community and youth engagement program to life.
pahumanities.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
October 22, 2025 at 5:28 PM
🌧️ Bring Rain Poetry to your community!
Sign up for our free webinar on November 6 at 12PM to learn how a Rain Poetry Grant can help schools, libraries, arts groups, and community organizations bring this popular community and youth engagement program to life.
pahumanities.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Sign up for our free webinar on November 6 at 12PM to learn how a Rain Poetry Grant can help schools, libraries, arts groups, and community organizations bring this popular community and youth engagement program to life.
pahumanities.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
🎥 PA Humanities board chair Gwendolyn White reflects on the transformational impact of the humanities and of preserving and sharing family legacies across generations.
This video is part of our #LetsRise series, released monthly through January.
#NAHM
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This video is part of our #LetsRise series, released monthly through January.
#NAHM
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Preserving Family Legacy in Erie (Let's Rise video series)
YouTube video by PA Humanities
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October 30, 2025 at 1:20 PM
🎥 PA Humanities board chair Gwendolyn White reflects on the transformational impact of the humanities and of preserving and sharing family legacies across generations.
This video is part of our #LetsRise series, released monthly through January.
#NAHM
youtu.be/bZCt_-7YU_o
This video is part of our #LetsRise series, released monthly through January.
#NAHM
youtu.be/bZCt_-7YU_o
We are honored to be featured alongside Humanities Montana in the latest episode of @humfed's excellent podcast: Humanities = Empowering Teen Leaders. So much to explore here about the importance of the humanities in positive youth development.
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Humanities = Empowering Teen Leaders - Federation of State Humanities Councils
In this episode, learn about two programs using the humanities and public libraries to inspire and empower teens: the Democracy Project from Humanities Montana and Youth Led Humanities from PA Humanit...
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October 27, 2025 at 1:39 PM
We are honored to be featured alongside Humanities Montana in the latest episode of @humfed's excellent podcast: Humanities = Empowering Teen Leaders. So much to explore here about the importance of the humanities in positive youth development.
www.statehumanities.org/humanities-e...
www.statehumanities.org/humanities-e...
🎉 Congrats to the Jefferson County History Center!
We’re proud to have supported this project through Wingspan, with funding provided by Spring Point Partners and the National Endowment for the Humanities, with additional support from private donors.
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We’re proud to have supported this project through Wingspan, with funding provided by Spring Point Partners and the National Endowment for the Humanities, with additional support from private donors.
www.explorejeffersonpa.com/local/2025/1...
Jefferson County History Center Film Wins Two Awards at Arkhaios Festival
“Echoes of Iron,” a short film by the Jefferson County History Center, received dual honors from the 2025 Arkhaios Film Festival for its archaeological focus on a 19th-century blacksmith shop.
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October 24, 2025 at 5:11 PM
🎉 Congrats to the Jefferson County History Center!
We’re proud to have supported this project through Wingspan, with funding provided by Spring Point Partners and the National Endowment for the Humanities, with additional support from private donors.
www.explorejeffersonpa.com/local/2025/1...
We’re proud to have supported this project through Wingspan, with funding provided by Spring Point Partners and the National Endowment for the Humanities, with additional support from private donors.
www.explorejeffersonpa.com/local/2025/1...
🎥 Professor Herman Beavers reflects on the importance of opening ourselves to new voices to move our society forward, sharing his inspiring work with PA Humanities and the importance of humanities councils.
#LetsRise #MyHumanitiesCouncil #NAHM
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#LetsRise #MyHumanitiesCouncil #NAHM
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Building Unity through the Humanities (Let's Rise video series)
YouTube video by PA Humanities
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October 23, 2025 at 2:12 PM
🎥 Professor Herman Beavers reflects on the importance of opening ourselves to new voices to move our society forward, sharing his inspiring work with PA Humanities and the importance of humanities councils.
#LetsRise #MyHumanitiesCouncil #NAHM
youtu.be/ZUaOxUmsYD0
#LetsRise #MyHumanitiesCouncil #NAHM
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