January 15th, 2021
News & Events
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View Last Night's Author Talk: The Upswing: How America Came Together a Century Ago and How We Can Do It Again. |
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A Four-Part Series Exploring Polarization in America! |
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The nation's social fabric is torn by partisan distrust, disinformation, exclusion, and coarsened public discourse. Our ties to one another have become perilously fragile as we grow more dived, gridlocked over social issues, race, health, and the economy.
In our four-part series, "Why It Matters: Uniting a Polarized Nation," we explore our divisions, the lasting marks of polarization, and the future of democracy in America. This series...
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Total Town Makeover with Author and Radio Host Andrew McCrea
Virtual Events on January 21st and 28th, 2021
Two-Part Series - 10:00 A.M.
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Our "Total Town Makeover" series addresses the issues of why some small towns thrive while others decline. Learn More
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ANPI: Native Futures, Native Voices
Virtual Event on January 22nd, 2021
A Three-Part Speakers Series at 12:00 P.M. on the 15th, 22nd, and 29th of January.
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Join us in January 2021 as we host the Alliance for Native Programs & Initiatives speaker series, "Native Futures, Native Voices." This three-part series focuses on ways Indigenous peoples continue to contribute and offer knowledge to the fields of art, education, history, humanities, environment, and spirituality. Learn More
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The Civility Challenge
Ongoing until March 1st, 2021
#CivilityChallenge
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In partnership with KCUR, Missouri Humanities is issuing a challenge to Missourians to have an intentional conversation with someone who has different ideological beliefs than you. The #CivilityChallenge is a hands-on exercise using a conversation deck that aims to help Missourians consider how they want to regard their fellow citizens on the other side of the partisan divide.
Only 300 Missourians will receive these free conversation cards. This challenge is part of "Why It Matters: Uniting a Polarized Nation." Learn More About Why It Matters
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"A Nation Divided: How One Decade Can Change Everything" will debut on February 18th at 7:00 P.M. as Missouri Humanities Executive Director, Dr. Steve Belko convenes with fellow scholars Jay Sexton and Silvna Siddali to offer context and commentary about how ideological polarization has led to division and even war. A short film, “A Nation Divided: How One Decade Can Change Everything,” will premier and will be followed by a live panel discussion and Q&A.
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Proud to Be: Writing by American Warriors, Volumes 1 - 9
Visit mohumanities.org to purchase a copy today!
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Proud to Be: Writing by American Warriors is a creative writing anthology of poetry, fiction, essays, interviews, and photography submissions by and about veterans from across the nation, and spanning generations– from WW1 to Iraq and Afghanistan. Learn More
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Linn, MO
January 21st, 2020 – March 4th, 2021
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State Technical College of Missouri
1 Technology Drive
Linn, MO 65051
Contact Emanda Hagenhoff, manda.hagenhoff@statetechmo.edu for questions regarding this event.
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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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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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