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National Black History Month

February 5, 2026 - By Kevin Lindsey

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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Objects of War: A Storytelling Circle

February 2, 2026 - By Minnesota Humanities Center

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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A Welcome to 2026

January 15, 2026 - By Kevin Lindsey

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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2025 Wrap Up: 50th Joint Commemoration, Honoring Our Legacies

December 11, 2025 - By Mike Hang

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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2025 Wrap Up: 50th Joint Commemoration, Connected Histories & Solidarity

December 10, 2025 - By Chinda Kim Gregor

What I remember most about those first 50th Advisory Council meetings is our shared excitement and purpose we felt. From the very beginning, we all believed deeply in the vision of creating a joint commemoration to honor and celebrate the contributions of our communities coming together.

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