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Special program note:  For this week’s Humanities to Go Online , JerriAnne Boggis (Black Heritage Trail of NH) will present “Juneteenth: A Historical Celebration of Black Liberation” on Friday, June 12 at 5pm . This will be a live presentation via Zoom and it’s free! Check the Black Heritage Trail of NH website for information about more Juneteenth programming.

read Read this recent article by historian Dr. Elizabeth Hinton of Harvard for the historical context behind the protests in Minneapolis and nationwide. She explains, “these types of uprisings have been a nearly perennial occurrence in the United States for more than fifty years.”

watch  Connections program manager Mary Nolin reads All Different Now: Juneteenth, The First Day of Freedom. This book, written by Angela Johnson and illustrated by E. B. Lewis, tells the story of Juneteenth through the eyes of a young girl. Mary designed activities to accompany the book suitable for all age and literacy levels, which are available HERE .

listen  With graduation season winding down, Radio Boston interviewed college grads about their experiences graduating during the current pandemic crisis. Listen to their stories as well as their advice for those graduating this year with humanities degrees.

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Coming up next week: Our popular Ideas on Tap series goes online for a panel discussion about fake news. Register here and join us on Tuesday, June 16 th at 6 pm. Since the current pandemic keeps us from gathering in a local pub, BYOB! Panelists are Melanie Plenda , Director, Granite State News Collaborative; Jim Schachter , President & CEO, New Hampshire Public Radio; Jay Schadler , formerly of ABC News Facilitated by Dr. Tricia Peone , Public Programs Manager

ANTHONY POORE, Executive Director  Beyoncé Knowles is an entertainer, mother, partner, daughter, sister, icon, philanthropist, and so much more. On Saturday, she delivered a powerful commencement address focused on empowerment, economic and social justice, and self-determination. After listening to it, I immediately shared it with my two daughters, and now, I want to share it with you. #GirlDadForLife ENJOY

Thank you!  Thank you to everyone who supported NH Gives, whether you chose us or another deserving organization! The response was just overwhelming and we are completely humbled by your generosity. This certainly illustrates Granite Staters’ love and appreciation for the nonprofits who serve them.

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