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PA Humanities looks back at 2025

Here's all we accomplished together in 2025, the most challenging year in PA Humanities’ history.

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Wingspan grantees illuminate Pennsylvania’s past through storytelling

PA Humanities’ Wingspan grants are helping organizations across Pennsylvania bring community stories to life and spotlight voices too often left out of the historical record. From documentaries exploring the Underground Railroad to award-winning films uncovering Jefferson County’s industrial and agricultural past, Wingspan funding has given historians and storytellers the flexibility to research, film, teach, and share their work in meaningful ways. The result is history that feels personal, connected, and alive.
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When teens take the lead: Inside PA Humanities’ youth-led approach
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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.

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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 🔗

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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.

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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

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