Tarot for America

Made By Us x Democrasexy https://www.instagram.com/historymadebyus/, United States

What's in store for our nation? How can we build a more perfect union? Let's find out together! Made By Us is teaming up with Democrasexy to bring you "Tarot for America"! Join Becky Bullard, founder of Democrasexy, on the Made By Us Instagram to watch a LIVE tarot card reading about the future of […]

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Training: How to Host a Conversation About Race

Living Room Conversations , United States

We’re providing a 1-hour training with a 15 minute Q&A on how to host conversations about race using our conversation model. In this training, we will: -Offer basic tools and understanding to empower you to organize your own Living Room Conversation -Go over common pitfalls we might run into engaging in conversations about race -Invite […]

Presidents in Pop Culture: Reverence, Respect, Ridicule

Smithsonian Associates , United States

Every president is the central player in the drama called America, and it’s increasingly crucial for presidents to generate a positive image in popular culture. But the respect and even reverence that once surrounded the presidency have seriously eroded, replaced by skepticism, cynicism, and often ridicule, making governing all the more difficult. Veteran White House […]

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How Conversation Can Be a Civic Action: An Instagram Live Conversation with BridgeUSA

Made By Us x BridgeUSA , United States

Can conversation be a civic action? Join Made By Us and BridgeUSA for this Instagram Live discussion, where we’ll explore how something as simple as a conversation can pave the way for active citizenship. If you’re looking for something to do this Civic Season or just want to engage with someone who has a different […]

North Carolina Special Edition: Durham Royal Ice Cream Parlor Sit-In

North Carolina Museum of History 5 East Edenton Street, Raleigh, NC, United States

Speakers: Mrs. Mary Clyburn Hooks and Ms. Virginia Williams On June 23, 1957, Rev. Douglas Moore of Asbury Temple Methodist Church led six young African Americans into Durham’s segregated Royal Ice Cream Parlor. The group entered the “Colored” entrance at the back of the restaurant and proceeded to the White section, where they sat down […]

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Art Chat @ 5

National Museum of Women in the Arts DC, United States

We invite you to jumpstart your weekend with art: every Friday at 5 p.m. (ET), join the National Museum of Women in the Arts educators for informal 45-minute art chats about selected artworks from NMWA’s collection. Each week a new sampling of artworks will be considered. You can even enjoy your favorite happy hour drink […]

Troublemakers: The Story of Land Art

Utah Film Center Liberty Park, 600 East 900 South, Salt Lake City, UT, United States

Troublemakers unearths the history of land art in the tumultuous late 1960s and early 1970s. The film features a cadre of renegade New York artists that sought to transcend the limitations of painting and sculpture by producing earthworks on a monumental scale in the desolate desert spaces of the American southwest. Today these works remain […]

Craftivism: Make Your Protest Patch

The Carpenters' Company of Philadelphia 116 N 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

The art of protest. The Carpenters' Company and CraftNOW Philadelphia will host a Saturday morning event at Old City Phialdelphia's Art in the Age. We will briefly discuss the history and importance of craft to American protest and resistance movements. Following an interactive discussion, participants will be instructed on how to make their own protest […]

Beneath the Floorboards: Whispers of the Enslaved at Marlpit Hall

New Jersey Historical Commission 137 Kings Highway, Middletown, NJ, United States

Save the date for a special Juneteenth event sponsored by the Monmouth County Historical Association and the New Jersey Historical Commission. Beneath the Floorboards is an exhibition telling the stories of the enslaved African Americans who once resided at Marlpit Hall. This event will expand upon the exhibition’s narrative to explore the lives and experiences […]

The Art of Protest

The Carpenters' Company of the City & County of Philadelphia 116 North 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join the Carpenters' Company and CraftNOW for a special Saturday morning crafting program on June 25th. Local artist and lecturer at the Weitzman School of Design and Lincoln University Heather Raquel Phillips will facilitate a hands-on workshop in subverting tropes of advertisement/sports culture into agents of social change. Participants will design and make an individualized […]

Underground Railroad Experience

Spring Hill Historic Home 1401 Springhill Lane NE, Massillon, OH, United States

Take an inspiring trip back in time to the year 1821, as you travel in a walking drama with historic characters who welcome you as a freedom seeker. Learn about escaping the realities of slavery and Spring Hill Farm’s role in the Underground Railroad. This event features five live performances at 10:00am, 11:15am, 12:45pm, 2:00pm […]

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Kroger Symphony on the Prairie: ISO Classical Favorites

Conner Prairie 13400 Allisonville Road, Fishers, IN, United States

Join the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra for the summer debut of our classical series concerts at Conner Prairie! We’ll take you on a whirlwind trip around the globe with selections from Ravel’s Bolero, Bizet’s Carmen, Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker, Brahms’ Hungarian Dances, and many more.