Culture Series: Documenting Culture - How to Be a Humanist

HumanitiesDC Presents Culture Series: Documenting Culture - How to Be a Humanist, a thoughtful conversation featuring three public historians exploring what it means to be a humanist in the nation's capital. Featuring Paul Grant, Creative Director of the East of the River documentary series; Shae Corey, host of the Holy Local podcast; and Kristy L., DJ, cultural organizer and creator of the zine Cultural Waves, this event takes you behind the scenes of their creative journeys.

D.C. explores the lives of individuals who bring human stories to the humanities. Our guest speakers will share when and how they embraced the humanities, what that work looks like in practice, and what it means to document, celebrate, and amplify DC stories and culture. From podcasting to documentaries to DJing, each speaker offers a unique perspective, inviting audiences to consider the bold question: What does it mean to be a humanist, and what is lost if we fail to preserve DC's stories?

Whether you're a creator, a history enthusiast, or a curious mind, this is a conversation you won't want to miss!

More About the Curator: James "Jimmy" Watkins is the Public Programs Manager at HumanitiesDC, a role he has held for the past three and a half years. A native of Washington, DC's Ward 8, Jimmy has spent the last decade working with and supporting local nonprofits. He earned his bachelor's degree in English from Bates College and later completed a Certificate in Nonprofit Management from Georgetown University. At HumanitiesDC, Jimmy leads the monthly Culture Series and created the D.C. series to celebrate local humanists and inspire others to share their stories.

Suggested Donation: We at HumanitiesDC believe that the humanities should be accessible to all. If you are able, help ensure our approach to programming remains sustainable with a suggested donation. Your donation will help offset the operational costs of this program.

Please note: RSVPs guarantee entry up to 10 minutes prior to the event start time, at which point unclaimed tickets will be released to the public. Donations are not refundable.

Accessibility: For reasonable accommodation requests regarding access and inclusion, including ASL interpretation, please contact Jimmy Watkins ([email protected]) no later than five business days before the start of this event.

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