November 26, 2021
News & Events
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Episode Four of the Proud to Be Podcast is now available!
Featuring, Randy Brown, a former citizen-soldier, poet, and secret blogger. In 2011, he embedded with his former Iowa Army National Guard unit as a civilian journalist in Afghanistan. He is the author of the award-winning poetry collection, “Welcome to FOB Haiku: War Poems from Inside the Wire.”
In this episode, we learn how Randy merged his military communication and journalism skills as a technical writer and blogger, incorporates army jargon and humor into his writing, and expresses his military experience in the form of haiku. He even reveals the story behind his pseudonym, “Charlie Sherpa."
Join us as we discuss the concept of “poetry of witness,” the connectedness of the war-writing community, and engaging in meaningful conversation beyond the phrase, “thank you for your service.”
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The PTB Podcast highlights veterans, military personnel, and family members published in Proud to Be: Writing by American Warriors.
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To commemorate the 80th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor (December 7th), we are hosting a virtual conversation with Dorinda Makanaōnalani Nicolson, "The Pearl Harbor Child."
Dorinda was six years old when she watched the attack on Pearl Harbor from ground zero. She is an award-winning author of Pearl Harbor history through the eyes of a child and she has made it her lifelong mission to connect adult and children to World War II history through stories. She has been featured in national and international news; and visits schools all over the world sharing her story. Her experience as “a child of war” helped create Nanea, American Girl’s first Hawaiian doll whose story is set in Pearl Harbor in the 1940’s.
Join us on Wednesday, December 15th at 6:30 pm Central Time as we explore Dorinda's story and reflect on the events leading up to the beginning and ending of the war.
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Find out about more upcoming events around the State of Missouri |
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“Show Me Missouri” Speakers’ Bureau Line-Up!
Presented jointly through the State Historical Society of Missouri, this program provides expert historians, storytellers, researchers and authors to share special stories about Missouri’s culture, history, people and art.
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If your civic organization, museum, historical society, library, or similar institution or group is looking for an expert to give a presentation on a topic related to the history, culture, geography and/or people of Missouri, we hope you will consider what this program has to offer. |
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For more information on the Show Me Missouri Speakers’ Bureau program, please email Marilyn Webster-Brown at marilyn@mohumanities.org.
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Next Stop: Chillicothe!
We are thrilled to announce that our next Small Town Showcase community for our pilot year is Chillicothe! Our team is working diligently to edit and release both the podcast and video from the "Home of Sliced Bread" soon!
In the meantime, check out our first community, Marble Hill, on our website, and be sure to stay tuned to our social media and newsletter for updates on Chillicothe and to hear when nominations will open for our next Featured Five!
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Cultural Resource Management Series Now on YouTube!
Thanks so much to everyone who joined us for our 3-part Cultural Resource Management series this month! We hope these webinars inspired your communities and organizations.
If you missed any of the three parts, or if you'd like to revisit any of our presentations, all three webinars are now available on our YouTube channel. Click "Watch Here" to view them, and feel free to share!
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We are now accepting requests for 2022 Cultural Heritage Workshops. Click "Request a Workshop" to bring a program to your community! |
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Our Cultural Heritage Workshops take place throughout the state of Missouri. These one-day workshops showcase a variety of topics from panelists representing both local and statewide organizations, and networking opportunities and applied activities. Participants learn basic tools to develop or revive cultural heritage programming in their communities, as well as how this programming can bolster tourism and impact local and regional economic development. |
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For questions or more information about our Heritage programs, contact Caitlin Yager at caitlin@mohumanities.org
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Volume 10 of Proud to Be: Writing by American Warriors now available for purchase.
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Now in its tenth volume, Proud to Be is a creative writing anthology of poetry, fiction, essays, interviews, and photography that provides our nation's veterans, military personnel, and their families a platform to share their stories.
Each submission is a product of self-expression and a historical documentation of the unique aspects of military service in our nation’s history.
PTB is published in partnership with Southeast Missouri State University Press.
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If you missed last week's Veterans Reader's Theater, we invite you to watch it on our YouTube channel. |
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If you're unable to visit one of our in-person traveling exhibits on display throughout the state, please take a moment to explore our Digital Exhibit Tour on Struggle for Statehood. |
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Watch Past Virtual Programs Online! |
Have you visited the Video Archive page on our website?
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Become part of MOHumanities Today!
Missouri Humanities depends on the support of individuals, foundations, and our corporate partners to connect Missourians to the people, places, and ideas that shape our society.
Are you a member? If not, please join today. If you already are a member, please consider giving someone the gift of a membership.
With your support as a contributing member, Missouri Humanities will continue to engage the people of the Show Me State in the power of life-long learning.
Your gift supports community programs in Cultural Heritage, Civic Engagement, Reading and Literacy, as well as enrichment programs for teachers.
Thanks - Chrissy Sommer
Director of Community Engagement
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Missouri Humanities is here for you. Connect with us on our website and through social media.
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Since 1971, Missouri Humanities has been dedicated to enriching lives and strengthening communities by connecting Missourians with the people, places, and ideas that shape our society. We cannot do what we do without you. Please support the work of Missouri Humanities so we can continue engaging the people of the Show Me State in the power of life-long learning. |
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Missouri Humanities is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. |
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