What does civic media look like, and how can it compete with social media? What are the benefits to creating a platform that would help, rather than harm, our democratic society? Stream the conversation with experts. In collaboration with the American Academy of Arts & Sciences
When immigrants become American citizens, they learn the history and the civic scripture of our nation. They take a test and come together to take an oath. We got to thinking… what would it look like for all of us to take an oath? To become a Sworn-Again American? We’ve put together an oath for […]
Our global food system is built on a legacy of exploitation. Black and Indigenous people, whose knowledge, skill, and labor helped shape and build America’s agricultural industries, are also those who have faced and continue to face the biggest barriers to food access today. Join leaders, scholars, and organizers as they discuss the power of […]
With more than 8,000 breweries, the United States is home to the most dynamic and creative small brewing industry in the world. Yet as the industry grew, many were excluded from its ranks. Today’s brewers face threats associated with the pandemic, the brewing supply chain, and climate change. What lies ahead? The future of American […]
Finding Step One is an interactive starter kit for those interested in engaging more meaningfully in liberation. The guide walks you through key concepts and helps participants establish achievable and community-focused goals that combat oppression and foster empathy.
Through their experiences, every person in our city knows something about local history, and their knowledge matters. Our oral histories support people in sharing history with each other—and weaving their knowledge together—by offering them the floor, the platform, the mic.
The History Cambridge Did You Know? blog explores the many facets of local history in Cambridge, Massachusetts. We examine how the past influences the present in order to shape a better future.
You don’t need years of rigorous archival experience to document your family’s rich history. Beginning the journey is as easy as sitting down for a conversation with your parents at the dinner table, or with far-away relatives over Zoom. Check out our tips.
The experience of co-creating activities with AAPI partners reveals the critical importance of offering learning opportunities to be more reflective of the U.S. population.
Since 1945, there have been many changes and events in society that have had significant impacts. Learn about how these changed the world, and how they have impacted you with our Global Era module.
In this pilot episode of the Students Speak Out Podcast, host Simone St. Pierre Nelson interviews fellow high school student Balqies Mohamed on her experiences being civically engaged in her community, and how that intersects with school. Questions answered include: what it means to be civically engaged, how to start, how to encourage others, and […]
The people of North America came from many cultures and spoke different languages long before the founding of the United States, even before European contact. In creating the new nation, early leaders envisioned a country that promised opportunity and freedom—but only for some. As the population grew, the people who lived in the United States […]