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Humanitini: The Humanities and the Police

Join us for a conversation on how disciplines like African American Studies, History, Sociology, Law and Politics are being used as tools for training police.
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Illuminate Hidden Stories Through Our Humanities Vision Partnership Grant

HumanitiesDC is opening applications for their ongoing Humanities Vision Partnership Grant Program providing financial and capacity building resources for innovative interpretations of the humanities. Formerly known as the Open Humanities
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Now Seeking Community Partners for Whitman 200 Festival

Festival Dates May 23 – June 3 Now Seeking Community Partners, Application Due March 29 The Walt Whitman 200 Festival celebrates the 200th anniversary
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Relive the Celebration! Check Out Our Supporter Reception Recap [Video]

“HumanitiesDC gives a voice to our past and helps people really understand why that past is important to us” -Councilmember Robert C. White Jr. (At-Large)
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An Evening of Gratitude

On Monday, our neighbors, friends, fellow historians and Councilmembers gathered at Busboys & Poets to be honored for their support in preserving the humanities in
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