Georgia Humanities

Revival: Lost Southern Voices
2021-03-24 13:00 - 2021-03-27 17:00 (America/New_York)
Revival: Lost Southern Voices is a celebration of lost or underappreciated southern writers’ work. During this free and virtual literary festival invited authors and scholars discuss writers whose literary voices no longer receive the attention and reading they deserve.
On March 24 former U.S. Poet Laureate Natasha Trethewey gives a keynote address, followed by five additional sessions over several days. Register for the Trethewey event here:
On March 25th and 26th there will be presentations about William Gay, Ella Gerturde Clanton Thomas, Alice Walker, Padgett Powell, and many more.
On March 27, there will be an entire session devoted to James Baldwin’s work. To register for any or all of these events, go to the Revival: Lost Southern Voices Facebook page.

An Evening with Nic Stone
2022-06-03 18:00 - 19:00 | Hyatt Regency Atlanta, 265 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA, 30303, United States
The Children’s Literature Association invites you to join them for a conversation with Nic Stone, moderated by the Auburn Avenue Research Library. The conversation will include her books for young adults, Atlanta, and social justice. The event is free and open to the public and will include a book signing following the discussion.

Fairview School Symposium: Education in the African American Community
2022-08-05 16:00 - 2022-08-07 20:00 | Cave Spring United Methodist Church, 30 Alabama St, Cave Spring, GA, 30124, United States
The Fairview School Symposium, “Education in the African American Community,” will take place August 5-7 at the Cave Spring United Methodist Church. Join the Fairview/ES Brown Heritage Corporation for campus tours, a special guest speaker, and a screening of Rosenwald, the Film.
This program is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.

Confluence 2022
2022-09-10 19:00 - 2022-09-17 17:00
CONFLUENCE 2022 explores the intersection of environment, arts, and activism. Presented by Meridian Herald and supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities, CONFLUENCE events will merge music, literature, visual arts, environmental sciences, and community. Learn more »

Night of Ideas
2023-03-04 19:00 - 2023-03-05 00:00 | National Center for Civil and Human Rights, 100 Ivan Allen Jr Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA, 30313, United States
Georgia Humanities President Laura McCarty will be in conversation with Pulitzer Prize-winning author Douglas Blackmon at this year’s Night of Ideas, presented by Villa Albertine, the National Center for Civil and Human Rights, and the City of Atlanta – Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs. The annual event will feature over 40 speakers in 20 unique talks, panels, performances, and more.
This program is sponsored by Georgia Humanities.

The Highlands Writers Conference
2023-03-11 09:00 - 17:00 | Georgia Highlands College, 5441 GA-20, Cartersville, GA, 30121, United States
Hosted by Georgia Highlands College, the annual Highlands Writers Conference provides opportunities for writers of all levels to meet with published authors and hone the craft of writing. This year’s event will feature a film-screening and keynote presentation by Choctaw poet, novelist, and film producer LeAnne Howe.
This program is sponsored by Georgia Humanities.

TEDxAtlanta 2023: We Rise
2023-05-19 09:00 - 18:30 | Rialto Center for the Arts, 80 Forsyth St NW, Atlanta, GA, 30303, United States
This year’s TedxAtlanta conference will feature 16 speakers exploring topics of human resilience, ingenuity, and interconnectedness. Georgia Humanities is a sponsor of the event.

Revival: Lost Southern Voices
2024-03-21 09:00 - 2024-03-23 17:00 | Georgia Center for the Book, 215 Sycamore Street, Decatur, GA, 30030, United States
Revival: Lost Southern Voices is a festival for readers that celebrates historically excluded, erased, or marginalized Southern voices. During this three-day annual conference, presenters discuss Southern authors or artists whose works are out-of-print or otherwise do not receive the attention they deserve.
This program is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.

Asian American Identities and Studies Consortium
2024-08-10 - 2024-08-11
Asian American Voices for Education will host a consortium for GA K-12 educators and Asian American leaders. Three K-12 experts will guide participants on Asian American identities, how Asian American studies began, and how it is currently and can be implemented today.
This program is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.

Build Together: Gaming, Storytelling & Belonging
2026-02-20 15:00 - 2026-02-22 20:00
Join Ghost Gaming for a three-day event featuring panel discussions, game development workshops, and a 48-hour Game Jam, bringing students together across communities to build connection, technical skills, and original games centered on storytelling and belonging. Programs will take place at Georgia State University’s CMII and at Spelman College.

This program is sponsored by Georgia Humanities.
