This month, we had a conversation with Kimberly Simmons about her work with the Detroit River Project which is running a strong and thoughtful campaign to recognize the Detroit River as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Kimberly Simmons is the Executive Director of the...
Michigan Humanities is committed to supporting humanities work in the many ways it takes place throughout our state. Crucial to that support is celebrating the outstanding work that Michigan-based humanities organizations do through our annual Michigan Humanities...
“Come Out! In Detroit” is an ongoing project led by illustrator Isabel Clare Paul and historian Tim Retzloff that brings the story of Michigan’s first-ever LGBTQ+ Pride celebration in June 1972 to life through a fully illustrated, 32-page nonfiction comic...
In March 2022, Michigan Humanities’ Board of Directors announced Jennifer Rupp as our organization’s President & CEO. Rupp has been part of the Michigan Humanities team for almost five years and has served as Director of State and Federal Grants, Chief Impact...
March 8 is International Women’s Day and Michigan Humanities wanted to bring you a very special interview with a very special guest: Leslie McCurdy. Leslie is an actor, solo performer, dancer and mentor, among many other talents! She has been the...
February is Black History Month and to honor it Michigan Humanities spoke to Humanities Grant recipient, the Black Bottom Archives. This project, led by Director PG Watkins and their team, has worked tirelessly to document and make accessible the history of...
