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Voices of History Scranton: Identity and community

Welcome to Voices of History Scranton, a PA Humanities project inspired by the works of renowned playwright August Wilson and designed to showcase the voices of everyday Black Pennsylvanians. In these three videos, you’ll hear the stories of young adults who discovered identity, purpose, and community through the challenges and opportunities that shaped their journeys in Scranton. Whether arriving from elsewhere or returning home, each of them reflects on what it means to navigate unfamiliar spaces, build connections, and turn personal experience into inspiration for creativity, leadership, and belonging.

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Research

We contribute our learnings to the larger conversation about the role of the humanities in creating lasting change through major projects, including PA CultureCheck, PA Humanities Discovery Project, and more. We put participatory research at the forefront of all our work and partner with scholars, consultants, and a cross-sector of leaders including Drexel University, University of Pennsylvania’s PennPraxis, Elizabeth Myrick + Associates, and Allegheny Intermediate Unit.

Support Our Work

An independent nonprofit that puts people first, PA Humanities relies on financial support from people like you. As we celebrate our 50th Anniversary, your support will help more Pennsylvanians experience the humanities and put them in action through civic engagement, education, building community, and however they are inspired to make change.

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Register now for a live webinar presentation on Tuesday, February 17 at 12PM about our new report, Cultural Dynamics!

🔗 Registration link in our bio 🔗

Developed in partnership with @philaculture, PA Humanities, @drexelwestphal, and @creativephl, Cultural Dynamics captures the voices of 500+ artists, cultural workers, residents, and civic leaders—and is helping shape Philadelphia’s first citywide Cultural Plan.

During this presentation, you’ll learn:

✅ The six key themes shaping Philadelphia’s cultural future
✅ What 6,000+ community comments reveal about space, funding, workforce, and visibility
✅ How the report informs the City’s Cultural Plan process

We hope you’ll join us for this important conversation about the future of arts and humanities in Philadelphia.

🔗 Registration link in our bio 🔗

Register now for a live webinar presentation on Tuesday, February 17 at 12PM about our new report, Cultural Dynamics!

🔗 Registration link in our bio 🔗

Developed in partnership with @philaculture, PA Humanities, @drexelwestphal, and @creativephl, Cultural Dynamics captures the voices of 500+ artists, cultural workers, residents, and civic leaders—and is helping shape Philadelphia’s first citywide Cultural Plan.

During this presentation, you’ll learn:

✅ The six key themes shaping Philadelphia’s cultural future
✅ What 6,000+ community comments reveal about space, funding, workforce, and visibility
✅ How the report informs the City’s Cultural Plan process

We hope you’ll join us for this important conversation about the future of arts and humanities in Philadelphia.

🔗 Registration link in our bio 🔗 ...

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Three new Voices of History Scranton videos share powerful reflections on family, faith, loss, and belonging. Together, these stories reveal how stories, identity, and connection shape lives across generations while deepening understanding of Black history and experience in northeastern Pennsylvania.

Watch the full videos at pahumanities.org/conversations

#BlackHistoryMonth

PA Humanities' Voices of History Scranton project is produced by Morgan Moody with creative direction by Terrell Robinson and created in partnership with @blackscranton. The initiative was made possible by funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development’s PA Arts and Culture Recovery Program, the @padeptofed Job Training and Education Programs Grant, and @scranton.area.fdn.

Three new Voices of History Scranton videos share powerful reflections on family, faith, loss, and belonging. Together, these stories reveal how stories, identity, and connection shape lives across generations while deepening understanding of Black history and experience in northeastern Pennsylvania.

Watch the full videos at pahumanities.org/conversations

#BlackHistoryMonth

PA Humanities` Voices of History Scranton project is produced by Morgan Moody with creative direction by Terrell Robinson and created in partnership with @blackscranton. The initiative was made possible by funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development’s PA Arts and Culture Recovery Program, the @padeptofed Job Training and Education Programs Grant, and @scranton.area.fdn. ...

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Apply now for the 2026 LeadLab Summit, an immersive creative leadership experience grounded in The Art + Impact of Courage.

Designed for creative professionals across sectors, LeadLab brings together a dynamic cohort to exchange ideas, explore innovative frameworks, and develop actionable strategies to move real professional challenges forward. Through cross-sector learning, experiential dialogue, and ongoing cohort connection, participants leave with renewed clarity, confidence, and an action plan rooted in courageous leadership.

We’re honored to have Jennifer Danifo, PA Humanities’ senior programs manager, engaging in this powerful space for growth and collaboration.

🗓️ April 25–26, 2026 | Philadelphia

🖥️ Virtual follow-up: May 28, 2026

👉 Register here: leadlabsummit.com

@leadlabsummit @lizforart @j2made @exploreexit
#LeadLabSummit #CourageousLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment #ValuesDrivenLeadership #ProfessionalGrowth #LeadWithCourage

Apply now for the 2026 LeadLab Summit, an immersive creative leadership experience grounded in The Art + Impact of Courage.

Designed for creative professionals across sectors, LeadLab brings together a dynamic cohort to exchange ideas, explore innovative frameworks, and develop actionable strategies to move real professional challenges forward. Through cross-sector learning, experiential dialogue, and ongoing cohort connection, participants leave with renewed clarity, confidence, and an action plan rooted in courageous leadership.

We’re honored to have Jennifer Danifo, PA Humanities’ senior programs manager, engaging in this powerful space for growth and collaboration.

🗓️ April 25–26, 2026 | Philadelphia

🖥️ Virtual follow-up: May 28, 2026

👉 Register here: leadlabsummit.com

@leadlabsummit @lizforart @j2made @exploreexit
#LeadLabSummit #CourageousLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment #ValuesDrivenLeadership #ProfessionalGrowth #LeadWithCourage ...

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🎙️ Youth voices are shaping conversations about history, community, and justice at @SLBRadio in Pittsburgh. From hosting live broadcasts to choosing the topics that matter most to them, students are building confidence, creativity, and civic dialogue through #YouthLedHumanities, supported by PA Humanities.

Read the full story about these impressive young broadcasters at PAHumanities.org.

Youth-Led Humanities is made possible by Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Funds from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, Office of Commonwealth Libraries; by support from the J.D. Charitable Trust, the Caroline Fredericka Holdship Charitable Trust, and the Amelia Miles Foundation; and with additional support from the National Endowment for the Humanities, individual donors, and other funders.

🎙️ Youth voices are shaping conversations about history, community, and justice at @SLBRadio in Pittsburgh. From hosting live broadcasts to choosing the topics that matter most to them, students are building confidence, creativity, and civic dialogue through #YouthLedHumanities, supported by PA Humanities.

Read the full story about these impressive young broadcasters at PAHumanities.org.

Youth-Led Humanities is made possible by Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Funds from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, Office of Commonwealth Libraries; by support from the J.D. Charitable Trust, the Caroline Fredericka Holdship Charitable Trust, and the Amelia Miles Foundation; and with additional support from the National Endowment for the Humanities, individual donors, and other funders. ...

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