My name is Trần Thị Minh Phước. I am a refugee, a boat people, a Vietnamese American, a mom and a wife. As a young lady growing up in Việt Nam, I had the dream of getting a good education and working in a job where I could help others.
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As we celebrate Women’s History Month and reflect on this year’s theme of “Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future”, I’m honored to share this blog on culture sustainability through Minnesota Humanities Center’s program From Mountains to Lakes.
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While the Declaration of Independence is not law, its impact is monumental as it serves as a vital foundational document that outlines the principles of natural rights – equality and liberty – that underpins the United States government and influenced the creation of the Constitution and Bill of Rights.
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The Headscarf Story Circles is a series of offerings that recognize the strength and resiliency of women. Shortly after the pandemic, the Minnesota Humanities Center (MHC) began inviting women into a space centered around a shared connection of the headscarf and its complexity.
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National Black History Month has its origins in 1915, when historian and author Dr. Carter G. Woodson founded the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History. This organization is now known as the Association for the Study of African American Life and History External (ASALH). In forming ASALH, Dr. Woodson noted that African American contributions were “overlooked, ignored, and even suppressed by the writers of history textbooks and the teachers who use them.”
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On February 26, MHC will welcome anyone interested to join us for “Objects of War: A Storytelling Circle.” For this event, participants are asked to bring an item connected to an experience of war and conflict — which could be dog tags, a service member’s good luck charm, or a family heirloom — and share the story of this item during the evening.
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In 2026, we will commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. In the United States, the fight for liberty, equality, and justice has had a long and complex history.
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As we turn the page on 2025, I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude for your steadfast partnership with the Minnesota Humanities Center.
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Thank you for the opportunity to contribute to the Minnesota Humanities Center blog. Serving on this Advisory Council has truly been one of the greatest honors of my year. As one of the three individuals who represented the Hmong community. A community of more than 100,000 strong in Minnesota,…
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When the United States used false information to invade Iraq, many of us wondered, “Didn’t we learn anything from the War in Vietnam?” Several years later, we organized a World Storytelling Day event, SEVEN STORIES I WISH THEY’D TELL ABOUT THE WAR IN VIETNAM.
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