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At HumanitiesDC, we connect curious people with bold questions to the powerful stories of our vibrant city. Through our grantmaking and public programs we help build a community where all can engage in intellectual exchange, reflect on our connected stories and celebrate our various cultures.
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Learn about our annual grant opportunities designed to support DC residents, groups and organizations interested in leading dynamic public humanities projects and programming.
Public Programs
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Curious Minds Vol. 3 Annual Zine
Curious Minds Vol.3 is an Annual Zine celebrating community journalism in Washington DC. This zine features the work of graduates from our Community Journalism Program. Keep an eye out for this digital publication coming later this summer.
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