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Online Pedagogy Session – Era Five: Slavery, Civil War, and Reconstruction
Explore the causes, course, and consequences of the Civil War, and evaluate the transformative potential and limitations of Reconstruction. Using content and sources from Dr. Rebecca Brückmann, Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) Social Studies Specialist Brittany Rawson-Haeg and experienced classroom educators will lead this hands-on workshop supporting high school U.S. History teachers in designing inquiry-based, standards-aligned units. Read More
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Online Content Session – Era Two: Settler Colonialism and Atlantic Slavery
Dive into the development of the institution of slavery and multiple perspectives on European colonization and early American society. Led by Dr. David Aiona Chang and Dr. Katharine Gerbner, this session will provide deep historical context, source analysis, and thematic framing. Read More
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Pedagogy Session – Eras 1 & 2: Indigenous Histories, Settler Colonialism, and Atlantic Slavery
This pedagogy session will draw on content and sources from both Era 1 and Era 2 of the Navigating U.S. History Eras series. Participants will explore the histories of America’s first peoples before European contact, as well as the development of the institution of slavery and multiple perspectives on European colonization and early American society. Read More
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St. Paul – Juneteenth Family Day with Anika Foundation
Minnesota Humanities Center is proud to sponsor the Anika Foundation Juneteenth Family Celebration! Join us for family friendly fun, games, and community. This event is free and open to all. Read More
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St. Paul – Kumbayah, The Juneteenth Story: Special Edition
This theatrical experience, written by Rose McGee, takes audiences on a journey into the past, addressing the origins of Juneteenth and the imagined impact on the lives of individuals hearing the news of the Emancipation Proclamation and that the Civil War was over. Read More
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Minneapolis – Reconstruction Destructed Film & Community Conversation
Reconstruction Destructed, sixth in the “Juneteenth Reckoning with Slavery” film series, aims to shine a light on the most misunderstood period in American History and why it remains critically important to understand today. “It challenges our understanding of the impact of slavery and its ongoing impact throughout the United States,”… Read More
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St. Paul – Feeding Our Souls: The Essence of Juneteenth Joy with Dr. Jessica B. Harris
Join us on a food journey—led by a New York Times best-selling author—that combines a culinary history lesson with heritage and what meals mean for community, as well as the opportunity to taste samples from local African American chefs. Read More
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Minneapolis – Juneteenth Brunch & Conversation with Sherrilyn Ifill
Sherrilyn Ifill is the current Vernon Jordan Professor of Law of Civil Rights at Howard University School of Law and was the former President and Director–Counsel of the NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund, Inc. (LDF). Her book, On the Courthouse Lawn: Confronting the Legacy of Lynching in the 21st… Read More
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday of Service
February 28, 2025 - By Barbara Prindle
The Minnesota Humanities Center sponsored a number of cultural events to kick off 2025, including Sweet Potato Comfort Pie’s 10th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday of Service on Jan 19, 2025.
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St. Paul – Cultural Financial Literacy
Commemorate Black History & Culture with OMG Studio’s Art, Music & Literature Exhibition 2025. FREE Media Courses Offered to the Beloved Community – registration required; space is limited. Read More