DC Community Fights to Save Tiny Library, a Monument to Inequality
The Deanwood Library kiosk located in Ward 7 of Washington DC is one of the nation’s smallest libraries– just 120 […]
Public Humanities News
Wilmington, DE Halts Demolition of Historic Mansion
Last February city officials in Wilmington, Delaware sought approval from the Design Review and Preservation Commission to demolish a historic […]
Rally Held at Penn Museum Over Mishandling of MOVE Remains
On May 13, 1985, the Philadelphia Police Department dropped a bomb on a house at 6221 Osage Ave. The bombing […]
Some NYC Museums to Move to 50% Capacity Next Week
Following new state-wide COVID-19 guidelines, some New York City museums will open to visitors at fifty percent capacity beginning April […]
Anacostia Museum’s Newest Exhibit Looks at Food Insecurity
The Smithsonian Anacostia Community Museum has dedicated this year to food, food culture, and justice. As part of this year-long […]
Penn Museum Pledges to Repatriate Skulls
After a recent protest demanding that the Penn Museum repatriate skulls from its Morton Collection, the museum has issued a […]
Bill Introduced to Expand NY’s African Burial Ground Monument into Museum
At the beginning of April, lawmakers in the US Senate and House of Representatives reintroduced a bill that would expand […]
NJ Governor Allocates $15 Million to Arts Relief
This week New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed a bill reserving $15 million in federal COVID-19 relief for arts and […]
Baltimore Removes Statue of Slave Owner from Canton Square
After many months of community debate, officials in Baltimore have removed a statue of slave owner Captain John O’Donnell from […]
Delaware Historical Society Partnering with Teachers to Develop Lesson Plans on Slavery
The Delaware Historical Society is looking for teachers to help develop new lessons plans on slavery in the state. The […]