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Join us for a performance of The Mending Sampler, an original song cycle, composed by Tulane music professor C.Leonard Raybon, based on the award-winning book, The Sewing Girl's Tale, by UNC-CH historian John Wood Sweet. To register for this free event: https://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/event/public-event/mending-sampler/

Last week, the National Humanities Center welcomed the 2026–27 Teacher Advisory Council for three days of orientation. Teachers got to know the Center and one another better as they planned their work to support the NHC's education programs. Among the highlights of the gathering was a presentation from Mike Burns, a member of last year's council, who spoke to the group about the challenges of teaching in the AI era.

Earlier this week, we welcomed local friends and faculty to the opening of our new exhibit, "The Inner Passage: Photographs by Virginia McGee Richards." Thank you to @thertp for partnering with us to mount the show and for helping us bring so many people together to hear @virginiamcgeerichards discuss her work with @profblmkelley. Photos: @mattrameyphoto

Come celebrate our new exhibit, "The Inner Passage," tomorrow evening! The National Humanities Center, in partnership with @thertp, will host an artist reception and public conversation between NHC President @profblmkelley and @virginiamcgeerichards. Sept. 22nd at 5:30 p.m. Link in bio.

Last week, we welcomed the 2026–27 Fellows class to the Center, and they immediately went about meeting one another, getting oriented, and sitting down to work. Here's to a productive and memorable fellowship year! Photos: @mattrameyphoto

The National Humanities Center, in partnership with the Research Triangle Foundation, is pleased to present its new exhibit, The Inner Passage. To celebrate, the Center will hold a public conversation between the artist, Virginia McGee Richards, and NHC President Blair LM Kelley, followed by a reception, Sept.22nd at 5:30 p.m. To register for this free event, visit https://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/event/public-event/inner-passage-conversation-reception/

We’re enjoying our time this week in Texas at our 2026 Teaching African American Studies Institute (TAASI) hosted by Prairie View A&M University (@pvamu) Educators are participating in a deep dive into unraveling the various ways digital humanities can expand Black studies to make this complicated, varied history more accessible to teachers and students, alike. Each day, they attend immersive, hands-on learning experiences and sessions led by an incredible lineup of scholars and speakers. Thank you to our partners at the @pvamu_ruthsimmonscenter , Director Melanye Price @melanyeprice), Assistant Director Marco Robinson (@sipntexas), as well as PVAMU faculty, staff, and students.

The 2026 Teaching African American Studies Institute (TAASI) is one week away. Hosted at Prairie View A&M University (@pvamu), the NHC is pleased with the lineup of events for our participants. Special thanks to the Ruth Simmons Center for Race and Justice (@pvamu_ruthsimmonscenter ) for their help in planning this year's institute. We look forward to seeing our TAASI participants in Texas next week. In the meantime, here are some photos from last year’s TAASI.

For our final Featured Research edition for this fellowship year, we highlight the research of 2025–26 Fellows whose projects examine complicated dimensions of political affiliation, organization, and resistance created from intersections of ideology, imagination, and enduring commitment. Visit our latest Featured Research page to learn more about these projects (link in bio).

To commemorate National Library Week (April 19–25) and celebrate our local libraries, NHC Fellows and staff organized a month-long used book drive to support the Durham County Library system. Yesterday, the NHC donated over 150 books to the Friends of the Durham Library (@friendsofthedurhamlibrary ), a nonprofit organization that helps fund programs, services, and materials at Durham County Library. The National Humanities Center is delighted to support our local community and public libraries. Photo credit: @mattrameyphoto

Yesterday, we welcomed the 2026 class of Select Summer Residents. We look forward to their time at the Center as they work on their important projects. Photo credit: @mattrameyphoto

The National Humanities Center is pleased to announce that The University of Texas at Austin (@utaustintx) has joined the amazing cohort of Institutional Sponsors who help make the Center’s work possible. Since 1978, the NHC has welcomed 22 Fellows from UT-Austin. Their work at the Center has led to important contributions in history, literary studies, philosophy, and other humanities fields.

This week, we say farewell to our 2025–26 class of NHC Fellows. We’re proud of all that this year's Fellows have accomplished and look forward to seeing their projects make their way into the world in the months ahead. Earlier this month, Fellows and staff gathered to celebrate the close of the 2025–26 fellowship year. Photo credit: @mattrameyphoto

As the Center observes Global Accessibility Awareness Day, we want to commemorate all the efforts taken to promote inclusion for those living with disabilities. Recently, with special help from the State Library of North Carolina (@librarync) , the NHC was able to provide a copy of scholarship produced in braille for a blind Fellow. We want to thank the State Library of North Carolina for their efforts to accommodate this Fellow. We encourage all institutions to promote inclusivity and be accessibility-forward.

The National Humanities Center announces the selection of twenty scholars to attend its second annual Scholarly Writing Institute. These scholars, from sixteen universities and colleges in ten US states, will be in residence at the Center for a nine-day intensive writing and research program in early July. Learn more about this upcoming summer institute and its participants (link in bio). Photography: @mattrameyphoto

This month we highlight the research of 2025–26 Fellows whose projects examine the complex relationships between humans and the natural world as they are revealed in depictions of fauna and flora. Visit our latest Featured Research page to learn more about these projects (link in bio).

The National Humanities Center has a new look! Experience the new changes for yourself at our redesigned website (link in bio).

For Teacher Appreciation Week, we want to thank all teachers for their dedication, hard work, and overall commitment to lifelong education. The work you do brightens not only our minds but our lives. Pictured here: participants of the @america250nc educator convening last November. These teachers spent the weekend teaching and learning from one another on how to be better educators for their students. Photo credit: Nellie C Photography @nelliec_photography

"Being Human recognizes that humanities research has given rise to some of our most thought-provoking, wonder-filled, critically transformative perspectives on our shared human experience."- Jacqueline Kellish, NHC's vice president for public engagement Learn where Being Human Festival events are happening and attend an event near you (link in bio).

Teacher Advisory Council Educator Spotlight: 2025–26 TAC member Keisha Rembert (@klrembert) from Chicago, IL shares that a lesson a student taught her was to “slow down and take time to connect” with her students. She believes that taking the time to make memories with students will ultimately have the greatest impact on their education. Apply to be a member of the 2026–27 TAC and join the ranks of Council members like Keisha Rembert. The deadline to apply is May 1, 2026. Link in bio.

The 2026 #BeingHumanFestUS kicks off tomorrow through May 3. Building on the successes of the previous two years, this year’s festival will include 23 events staged in locations across the country. See the link in our bio for the events schedule.

We need historians because stories from our collective pasts matter. The ways in which our pasts are researched, contextualized, and catalogued affect how we understand our present moment. #TalkAboutHumanities @acls1919

The National Humanities Center is pleased to announce an exciting collaboration with @humanatstanford. “Need to Know: Conversations About Stories That Matter” is a new webinar series which puts Fellows from the NHC and SHC into conversation about their work and the stories which drive their research. The first event in this series will put historian Rhae Lynn Barnes (SHC Fellow, 2020–21) (@onceuponatimeyoudressedsofine) into conversation with Blair LM Kelley (President and Director; NHC Fellow, 2022–23) (@profblmkelley) about Barnes’ latest book, “Darkology: Blackface and the American Way of Entertainment.” Learn more about this series and how to register (link in bio).

We’re pleased to announce the appointment of 29 Fellows for the 2026–27 academic year. These leading scholars will come to the Center from universities and colleges in 15 US states and the District of Columbia, as well as Ghana. Chosen from 453 applicants, the newly appointed Fellows will constitute the forty-ninth class of resident scholars to be admitted since the Center opened in 1978. Each Fellow will work on an individual research project and will have the opportunity to share ideas in seminars, lectures, and conferences at the Center. See the link in our bio to read more about the incoming fellowship class. Photo: Matt Ramey (@mattrameyphoto)

Teacher Advisory Council Educator Spotlight: 2025–26 TAC member Trey Smith from Philadelphia, PA shares that the best piece of advice he’s received as an educator is to “look for the dissonances.” He believes that slowing down in those moments, asking questions, and gaining the student’s perspective will not only lead to overall clarity but will be an impactful teaching moment for the educator and student. Apply to be a member of the 2026–27 TAC and join the ranks of Council members like Trey Smith. The deadline to apply is May 1, 2026. Link in bio.

Why does involuntary servitude persist in the United States? How might we challenge emergent and long-standing antivaccination sentiments? What can we learn from the experiences of exploited migrant workers? This month, we highlight the research of 2025–26 Fellows whose projects examine how our methods to characterize and tell stories about human rights and public policy issues impact our opinions. Visit our latest Featured Research page to learn more about these projects (link in bio) to learn more about these important projects.

On March 19, 2026, the National Humanities Center held a celebration to honor Blair LM Kelley upon her installation as the seventh president and director of the NHC.

Teacher Advisory Council Educator Spotlight: 2025–26 TAC member Hannah Moon (@mrshanmoon ) from Wilmington, NC shares that if she could teach a class on her favorite musician, she would teach a class on the Beastie Boys. She believes their discography is ripe for lyrical analysis and their upbeat energy would keep high schoolers engaged. Apply to be a member of the 2026–27 TAC and join the ranks of Council members like Hannah Moon. The deadline to apply is May 1, 2026. Link in bio.

This week, the National Humanities Center celebrates the installation of our new President and Director, Blair LM Kelley (@profblmkelley). Among the celebratory events, the NHC will host panels featuring “Voices of the NHC Community” —NHC Fellows, K–12 teachers, and undergraduates—reflecting on the current moment and the role the humanities must play in helping us meet its challenges.

Faculty: Learn how to collaborate between the humanities and STEM this summer! We’re pleased to continue our partnership with Howard University's College of Arts and Sciences (@coasathu) on “Connecting Research and Learning Across Disciplines” Institute, which will be held August 3–7, 2026 on Howard’s historic campus. This transformative program will explore interdisciplinary education & empower the next generation of scholars, educators, and campus leaders. Registration is open to all tenured, tenure-track, and non-tenure track university and college faculty who are interested in exploring the intersection of humanities and STEM at institutions with diverse student populations. The registration deadline is April 30, 2026. Link in bio for more details. #humanities #stem #facultyinstitute #howarduniversity

Are you ready to help shape the future of humanities education? We’re seeking educators to join our 2026–27 TAC. Members receive a stipend, attend an orientation at the NHC, play an active role in developing NHC Education projects, and have opportunities for professional growth and teacher leadership. Applicant qualifications: - Be a full-time educator for the 2026–27 academic year - Have a minimum of three years of teaching experience - Work in a formal education setting, including a K–12 school, a community college, or four-year university or college. Applications are due May 1, 2026. See the link in our bio for more information about the TAC and how to apply.

“How did Native Nations survive?” Watch Kathleen DuVal (@kathleen.duval ) (NHC Fellow, 2008–09; 2025–26) provide insight to this question and others during her conversation with President and Director Blair LM Kelley (@profblmkelley ) about her award-winning book, “Native Nations: A Millennium in North America” (link in bio).

Calling all K-12 educators: don’t forget to apply for our upcoming Teaching African American Studies Institute (TAASI) by March 30th! Held June 16-20 on the campus of Prairie View A&M University (@pvamu), TAASI '26 will transform how K–12 educators access and teach this history, utilizing the power of digital humanities to uncover hidden connections and reveal the dynamic human story of the African diaspora. Participants will be selected from a competitive application pool. Each will receive lodging accommodations in Prairie View for the week and a stipend for completing the institute. Please help us spread the word about this exciting professional development opportunity for educators! Link in bio for more information. #humanities #afamstudies #teacherinstitute #k12teachers #africanamericanstudies #blackhistory #afamstudies

This month we highlight the research of 2025–26 Fellows whose projects examine how media technologies—printing, typography, and sonic archives—have been harnessed and adapted to reflect distinctive identities, preserve cultural elements or memories, and helped foster community. Visit our February Featured Research page (link in bio) to learn more about these important projects.

We’re excited to announce Leah Wu Fell’s appointment as the Center’s new vice president for development. She brings more than 20 years of development leadership across educational, cultural, and scientific nonprofit organizations. Prior to joining the Center, she served as Chief Development Officer at PBS North Carolina. Her previous roles include senior fundraising positions at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, the Wildlife Conservation Society at the Bronx Zoo, and the Brookings Institution.

Since it opened in 1978, the NHC has supported scholars and educators in their efforts to tell the largely under-told stories of Black Americans and their invaluable contributions to the US. Listed here are some examples of exceptional books in which NHC Fellows have helped reveal how generations of Black Americans have shaped the history and culture of the US. Check out these remarkable projects which shed light on the resilience of Black Americans and their untold stories (link in bio).

Calling all faculty: the Humanities and STEM Faculty Institute returns this summer! We’re thrilled to continue our partnership with Howard University's College of Arts and Sciences (@coasathu) for “Connecting Research and Learning Across Disciplines,” which will be held on Howard’s historic campus from August 3 to 7, 2026. This year’s Humanities and STEM Faculty Institute will explore the ways that these disciplines can partner together to produce groundbreaking research, innovative teaching practices, and socially responsible solutions. Registration is open to faculty interested in exploring the intersection of the humanities and STEM at HBCUs or institutions with diverse student populations. The registration deadline is April 30, 2026. Link in bio. #HBCU #STEM #humanities #howarduniversity #interdisciplinaryresearch

K-12 Teachers: Join us for the Teaching African American Studies Institute (TAASI) this summer, where you can explore the possibilities the digital humanities bring to your classroom. TAASI returns this summer from June 16–20, 2026 and held at Prairie View A&M University. Hosted by the National Humanities Center and the @pvamu_ruthsimmonscenter, TAASI ‘26 will focus on how digital humanities can illuminate the complexities of the African Diaspora. Participants will be selected from a competitive application pool. Each will receive lodging accommodations in Prairie View for the week and a stipend for completing the institute. The application deadline is March 30, 2026. Please help us spread the word about this exciting opportunity for educators! Link in bio for more information. #humanities #afamstudies #teacherinstitute #k12teachers #africanamericanstudies #blackhistory #afamstudies

Our Featured Research segment returns this semester. This month we highlight the research of 2025–26 Fellows whose projects raise questions about how we categorize and interpret constructed objects—ships, buildings, works of art—and ask “What can be gained by viewing these creations (and their creators) through a different lens?" Visit our January Featured Research page (link in bio) to learn more about these important projects.

Last week, our new Fellows and resident associates participated in their project talks. Please welcome the latest additions joining our scholarly community this semester. We look forward to seeing where their projects take them in the upcoming months. Photo credit: @mattrameyphoto #humanities

We’re hiring an Events Manager to plan, organize, and execute major events for the NHC, ensuring each initiative reflects the Center’s mission and commitment to excellence. Visit the careers page on our website to learn more, and help us spread the word about this exciting opportunity to join the National Humanities Center. See the link in our bio. Photo credit: @mattrameyphoto

“The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes.” – Marcel Proust Happy Holidays from the National Humanities Center!

K-12 educators, are you looking to enhance your pedagogical skills and enrich your humanities curriculum with a deep dive into the complexities of the African diaspora? The Teaching African American Studies Summer Institute (TAASI) returns to Prairie View A&M University from June 16–20, 2026, and will explore how digital humanities (DH) tools can expand possibilities in the classroom. Participants will work with scholars to understand how these tools reveal hidden histories of resistance, self-determination, and artistic contribution across vast geographies and time periods. Educators will be selected from a competitive application pool. Each will receive a stipend for the successful completion of the institute, as well as lodging in Prairie View for the week. Applications are due March 30, 2026. See the link in our bio for more information.

Repost via @profblmkelley: Thankful to partner with Joanna Brooks, associate vice president of faculty advancement and student success at San Diego State University, and Joy Connolly of the American Council of Learned Societies to host the Emergent Humanities retreat, a gathering of academic and institutional leaders from across the country this weekend. What a wonderful opportunity to think together about innovating what’s next and preserving what’s needed most in this moment.

Congratulations to two-time NHC Fellow Grace Elizabeth Hale (2002–03; 2025–26), recipient of a Whiting Nonfiction Grant for the project she is currently focusing on as a Fellow this year at the Center. Repost via @marinerbooks: Congratulations to Mariner author Grace Elizabeth Hale, who has been awards a grant from the @whitingfoundation for her Nonfiction work in progress, ‘They Don’t Own Us.” This book examines how labor struggles in the 60s and 70s foreshadowed current American inequality. Watch this space for news of its publication date. #whitinggrant @uvahistorydept @americanstudiesuva @natlhumanities

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