NewsWomen on Screen
After new episodes drop, fans of TV shows from The Bachelor to Grey’s Anatomy take to social media to dissect what they just saw. And the twittersphere isn’t just venting about plot twists and love interests–sometimes there are bigger issues at hand. Dr. Morgan Smalls says that shows like Insecure and Being Mary Jane that feature Black women protagonists and majority Black casts inspire important conversations about race on social media.
NewsSHELF LIFE—The Follower: Kate Doughty in Conversation with Christopher Tilghman
Kate Doughty discusses her debut novel, The Follower, with Christopher Tilghman. A spine-tingling YA thriller based on a true story, The Follower examines the implications of what it is to …
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NewsNow Hiring
State Folklorist and Director of the Virginia Folklife Program This position works to sustain and empower the vital and diverse cultures and traditions of communities across the commonwealth.
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NewsQ&A with Shelf Life author Kate Doughty
Kate Doughty, author of The Follower, is a graduate of the University of Virginia. She lives and works in Washington, D.C., and her debut novel is a spine-tingling YA thriller based …
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NewsAnnouncing a New Fellowship Opportunity
For Scholars Affiliated with Virginia’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities
This fall, Virginia Humanities is launching a new fellowship open to Black, Indigenous, and other scholars of Color affiliated with Virginia’s HBCUs. These fellowships, made possible through a grant from Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation, will provide up to nine months of funding for scholars interested in the humanities and human-related social sciences.
NewsArts, Humanities Offer Opportunities to Grow and Learn
Op-Ed by Dee Lester — The humanities, through art, literature, philosophy, history, and storytelling, are the key to understanding the nuance and complexity that exists in diverse groups of people. They provide a way for us to vicariously experience the lives of others, stepping out of our comfort zones to find out what it’s like to walk in someone else’s shoes. The humanities foster the empathy and understanding necessary to build an inclusive society.
NewsAbolishing the Death Penalty
Virginia made headlines this year when it became the latest state to abolish the death penalty.
NewsLiberty is Sweet: A Conversation with Woody Holton
Encyclopedia Virginia is thrilled to welcome Woody Holton for a virtual conversation about his much-anticipated new book Liberty is Sweet: The Hidden History of the American Revolution on Friday, October 29, at 12 PM. In this sweeping reassessment of the American Revolution, Holton shows how the founders were influenced by overlooked Americans—women, Native Americans, African Americans, and religious […]
NewsOur Biggest Technological Challenges Require Humanists to Find the Answers
Op-Ed by Sylvester Johnson – I often ponder the future of the humanities in higher education. Humanities and liberal arts departments have long been compared to STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Math) programs and found wanting. Ironically, the rise of technology and the success of STEM education are creating a steep demand for humanist leaders in every sector.
NewsJanuary 2022 Grant Deadline Replaced with Rolling Grant Expansion
Over the past two years, between our normal grant programs and the CARES Act and SHARP grant programs, we have awarded nearly $2.5 million to Virginia’s cultural nonprofits. To allow …
NewsReading Recommendations from NoNieqa Ramos
In September, we shared lists of recommended reading from some Latinx authors and illustrators in Virginia, including author NoNieqa Ramos, author of Your Mama. As our 2021 Great Reads author, …
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NewsREPLAY: The Conflicting Ideals in Jefferson’s Architecture
Erik Neil takes us through a Chrysler Museum exhibit that explored the inherent conflict between Jefferson’s pursuit of liberty and democracy and his use of enslaved laborers to construct his monuments.
NewsFive Questions with Emma Ito
Get to Know Our New Director of Education – This summer, Emma Ito joined the Virginia Humanities team as our first-ever Director of Education. In her previous role at the Library of Virginia, she spearheaded an initiative to research Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) history in the library’s collections and engaged with community members both across the state and nationally to highlight APIDA experiences through programming and outreach.
NewsGut Feelings
More and more employers and schools are rolling out vaccine mandates, leaving many wondering: is that legal?
