The legendary Dexter Weaver, owner of Weaver D's Delicious Fine Foods, will share his story as part of Athens Regional Library System's "Bon Appetit Meets Athens Flavor" series. Long an Athens favorite, Weaver D's gained international attention when R.E.M. used his phrase "Automatic for the People" as the title of their eighth album. He'll share […]
Join the Athens Regional Library System for a discussion with food writer, cooking instructor, television personality, and Athens resident Rebecca Lang. Rebecca is the author of eight cookbooks and her work has been featured in publications including The Wall Street Journal, Southern Living, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, The Washington Post, and more. She will share her […]
The Athens Regional Library System presents an evening with iconic French Chef Julia Child, as portrayed by actress and scholar Leslie Goddard, Ph.D. This program is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.
Georgia Humanities has partnered with Georgia Public Broadcasting to present the Atlanta premiere of "The Harvest," a documentary by Pulitzer Prize-winning author and filmmaker Douglas Blackmon. The film reflects on his experiences as part of the first integrated class to attend all twelve grades together in Leland, Mississippi. Join us at the Rialto Center for the […]
Join the Atlanta University Center Woodruff Library for a celebration honoring the legacy of civil rights activists Joseph and Evelyn Lowery. The event will feature reflections from Atlanta civil rights activists, an interactive exhibition, workshops on preserving historical documents, and a chance to explore the Library's archival holdings and digital lab. This program is supported […]
Sponsored by the Atlanta Press Club, United Way of Greater Atlanta, and Georgia Humanities, this panel discussion is designed for members of the media and will consider storytelling ethics, the challenges and opportunities of solutions journalism, and how Georgia nonprofits are evolving their own storytelling practices.
Sponsored by the Athens-Clarke County Public Library and the English departments of the University of Georgia and Texas Christian University, this free webinar features distinguished teachers and scholars examining representations of Phillis Wheatley Peters in children’s literature and how educators use books about Wheatley Peters and other African American historical figures to encourage literacy in […]
Join History Cherokee for a free lecture and discussion about their Black History driving tours, and hear from the organizing committee about the process of bringing a new tour to life. This program is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.
"Krak Teet" is a Geechee phrase meaning "to speak." Krakin' Teet 'Cross Generations is a live interview of two local Gullah Geechee seniors by two teenagers. The roundtable talk will be recorded and repurposed as a YouTube and podcast episode. This program is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.
The Chattahoochee Valley Libraries Presidential Picks Book Club will read and discuss James Madison: A Biography by Ralph Ketcham, as part of their "Constitution and Me" program series. This program is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.
