Georgia Humanities

An Evening with Nic Stone
2022-06-03 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

Summer Author Series featuring Ashley Callahan
2022-08-04 18:30 - 19:30 | Rome Area History Center, 305 Broad Street, Rome, GA, 30161, United States
The Chieftains Museum/Major Ridge Home will host author and independent scholar Ashley Callahan on August 4 from 6:30-7:30 pm at the Rome Area History Center as part of their Summer Author Series. Callahan will discuss her book Frankie Welch’s Americana, published by the University of Georgia Press in partnership with Georgia Humanities.

Confluence 2022
2022-09-10 19:00 - 2022-09-17 17:00 | GA
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 »

The Man in the Mirror: Exploring the Career and Ideology of Rev. Joseph L. Roberts
2022-09-21 19:00 - 20:00 | Ebenezer Baptist Church, 101 Jackson Street NE, Atlanta, GA, 30312, United States
Join Ebenezer Baptist Church as they welcome Atlanta community members to discuss the life and career of Rev. Joseph L. Roberts. Panelists will discuss the ideology of Rev. Roberts’ social activism, political thought, and theology through first-hand accounts. The discussion will be moderated by Autumn Smith. This event is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.

French Speaker Series Featuring Les Nubians (Hélène and Célia Faussart)
2022-11-15 19:00 - 20:30 | Virtual Program
Grammy-nominated sister duo Hélène and Célia Faussart will engage in a Q&A with Augusta University faculty. Sponsored by the Department of English and World Languages and the Department of Music, this virtual event series highlights academic work in languages other than English.
This event is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.

The History of the Appalachian Trail with Dayton Miller
2022-12-11 16:00 - 17:30 | Virtual Program
Author Dayton Miller will discuss his book “The History of the Appalachian Trail in North Georgia” as part of the Georgia Council for History Education’s Between the Spines monthly discussion series. Supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities, this virtual event is free and open to the public.

GCHE: Between the Spines Monthly Book Discussion with Edmund de Waal
2023-01-08 16:00 - 17:00 | Virtual Program
Author Edmund De Waal will discuss his book “The Hare With Amber Eyes: A Hidden Inheritance” as part of the Georgia Council for History Education’s Between the Spines monthly book discussion series. Supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities, this virtual event is free and open to the public.

Lillian E. Smith Center: "Jim Crow, the Holocaust, and Today" Panel Discussion
2023-01-26 13:00 - 14:30 | Piedmont University – Student Commons Ballroom, 1021 Central Avenue, Demorest, GA, 30535, United States
The Lillian E. Smith Center Lecture Series presents “Jim Crow, the Holocaust, and Today,” a panel discussion considering the influence of the United States’ legal and extralegal policies on the Nazi government. The panel will also address how authors, artists, philosophers, historians, and activists noted the connections between Jim Crow and the Holocaust.
This program is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.

Andrew College: Author Talk with Dr. Jake Newsome
2023-01-30 19:00 - 20:30 | GA
The Lela B. Phillips Arts and Lecture Series at Andrew College presents a discussion with Dr. Jake Newsome, author of Pink Triangle Legacies: Coming Out of the Shadow of the Holocaust.
This program is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.

Bethlehem Baptist Church: Breathing and Buried in Bethlehem
2023-02-25 11:00 - 13:00 | Bethlehem Baptist Church, 475 Dividend Dr., Peachtree City, GA, 30269, United States
Join Bethlehem Baptist Church in Peachtree City to learn more about one of Fayette County’s oldest churches. Dr. Ann McCleary, Professor of History and Director of the Center for Public History at the University of West Georgia, will share stories about the legacy of the church and the community of ancestors interred in the cemetery. A cemetery walk will follow the presentation.
This program is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.

"Reclaiming the Native South" Panel Discussion
2023-03-29 16:30 - 17:30 | MGA Arts Complex Theater, 100 University Pkwy, Macon, GA, 31206, United States
This humanities discussion panel — part of Middle Georgia State University’s “Reclaiming the Native South” Arts Festival — brings together three highly regarded scholars of the Native South to consider the ways Indigenous people have remained connected to their ancestral homelands.

This program is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.

Fox Center Georgia Seminar: Atlanta's New Deal Housing
2023-04-11 18:00 - 19:30, 2023-04-18 18:00 - 19:30, 2023-04-25 18:00 - 19:30, 2023-05-02 18:00 - 19:30 | Emory University Fox Center for Humanistic Inquiry, 1635 North Decatur Road, Atlanta, GA, 30322
Presented by the Fox Center for Humanistic Inquiry at Emory University and moderated by Dr. Christina A. Crawford, this seminar will drop into New Deal Atlanta to understand the economic, political, racial, and spatial context that made the city the birthplace of American public housing.
The Georgia Seminars are sponsored by Georgia Humanities.

GCHE: Between the Spines – Remembering and Recreating Home: AANHPI Voices in Poetry
2023-05-07 16:00 - 17:00 | Virtual Program
May is Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Heritage (AANHPI) month. In celebration, Georgia Council for History Education’s monthly book discussion series will explore AANHPI poetry in a discussion led by Ruth Yuon, writer and director of operations at Asian American Voices for Education.
This program is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.

Beyond the Book: The Human Library Experience
2023-05-25 19:00 - 21:00 | The Arts Center of Moultrie, 401 7th Avenue SW, Moultrie, GA, 31768, United States
Do you have a story to share? Join the Arts Center of Moultrie for “Beyond the Book: The Human Library Experience.” Local community members will stand in as “open books” that readers can check out for conversation and connection.
This program is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities

GCHE Between the Spines: Destiny of the Republic
2023-06-11 16:00 - 17:00 | Virtual Program
Author Candice Millard will discuss her award-winning book “Destiny of the Republic” as part of the Georgia Council for History Education’s Between the Spines monthly discussion series. Supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities, this virtual event is free and open to the public.

GCHE Between the Spines: Deborah Wiles Author Talk
2023-07-09 16:00 - 17:00 | Virtual Program
National Book Award finalist Deborah Miles will discuss historical fiction and writing about the 1960s, hosted by the Georgia Council for History Education’s Between the Spines monthly book series.
Supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities, this virtual event is free and open to the public.

Bon Appetit Meets Athens Flavor: Community Cookbooks
2023-08-03 18:00 - 20:00 | Athens-Clarke County Library, 2025 Baxter Street, Athens, GA, 30606, United States
Join the Athens Regional Library System for a panel discussion on the role cookbooks play in communities. Led by local writer and archivist Valerie J. Frey, the discussion will highlight the library’s Laura Billups McCray Community Cookbook collection.
This program is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.

Bon Appetit Meets Athens Flavor: Kelly Codling
2023-08-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Athens-Clarke County Library, 2025 Baxter Street, Athens, GA, 30606, United States
Presented by the Athens Regional Library System, Chef Kelly Codling will discuss his journey from Jamaica to Georgia, where he opened the renowned Athens restaurant Kelly’s Authentic Jamaican Food. Hear from Chef Kelly and get tips on making Jamaican recipes.
This program is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.

Bon Appetit Meets Athens Flavor: Weaver D
2023-08-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Athens-Clarke County Library, 2025 Baxter Street, Athens, GA, 30606, United States
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 recipes and tips with the audience.
This program is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.

Bon Appetit Meets Athens Flavor: Rebecca Lang
2023-08-24 18:00 - 20:00 | Athens-Clarke County Library, 2025 Baxter Street, Athens, GA, 30606, United States
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 tips for authentic Southern cooking.
This program is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.

Bon Appetit Meets Athens Flavor: Julia Child
2023-08-31 18:00 - 20:00 | Athens-Clarke County Library, 2025 Baxter Street, Athens, GA, 30606, United States
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.

Atlanta Premiere of "The Harvest" Documentary
2023-09-07 18:00 - 22:00 | Rialto Center for the Arts, 80 Forsyth St NW, Atlanta, GA, 30303, United States
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 Arts on September 7, 2023. Doors open at 6:00 pm and the screening begins at 6:30 pm. After the film, participate in a post-film discussion with filmmakers Blackmon and Academy Award-nominated producer Sam Pollard, moderated by Dr. Clarissa Myrick-Harris of Morehouse College.
The event is free, but tickets are required. Reserve yours now from Georgia Public Broadcasting.
Major funding for the production of “The Harvest” was provided in part by the National Endowment for the Humanities and the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. In partnership with Georgia Humanities, the Wilbur and Hilda Glenn Family Foundation and the Rich Foundation have also provided generous support for public engagement, conversation, and educational resources related to the film and Georgia’s stories of school desegregation.

Lowery Collection Opening and Community Day
2023-09-16 10:00 - 17:00 | Woodruff Library, Atlanta University Center, 111 James P Brawley Dr. SW, Atlanta, GA, 30314, United States
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 by a grant from Georgia Humanities.

Telling Our Communities’ Stories
2023-10-12 08:00 - 10:30 | Loudermilk Conference Center, 40 Courtland St NE, Atlanta, GA, 30303, United States
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.

The Genius of Phillis Wheatley Peters: A Children's Literature and Family Literacy Panel
2023-10-17 18:30 - 19:00 | Virtual Program
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 young readers. Participants will have the opportunity to receive free copies of books discussed during the event.
This program is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.

Hear, Here! Black History Tours
2024-02-20 19:00 | Cherokee County History Center, 221 E. Marietta Street, Canton, Georgia, 30114
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.

Krakin' Teet 'Cross Generations
2024-04-27 08:00 - 17:00 | GA
“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.
