National Endowment for the Humanities News
Picturing America
New Initiative
Picturing America, an exciting new initiative from the National Endowment
for the Humanities, brings masterpieces of American art into classrooms and
libraries nationwide. Through this innovative program, students and citizens
will gain a deeper appreciation of our country's history and character
through the study and understanding of its art.
More Info on Picturing America
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MAY Mini Grants
New Awards Announced
 Michael
Bell
$1990 for Languages of the Land: A Dialogue With Salter Grove.
Funds support additional oral histories to capture the multifaceted
history of Salter Grove in Warwick, RI. A prior phase of this
documentation project, which included a collaboration with artist Holly
Ewald, received a RICH mini grant in 2006.
Classical Association of New England (CANE)
$2000 for Revolution &
Reaction: Radical Changes & Continuities in the Ancient World.
Funds support full and partial scholarships for Rhode Island teachers
to attend the CANE Summer Institute. Participants in the Institute
attend workshops, symposia, lectures and films regarding the ancient
world.
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Where Are They Now?
RICH Catches Up with Some Former Grantees |
The Greatest Salesman in Rhode Island Selected for National Distribution
 Congratulations to RICH grantee, Robert Rose of Rosewood Productions, for having his televised production of Edwin O'Connor's play The Greatest Salesman in Rhode Island selected by PBS for national distribution.
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Terra Nova, Vida Nova Goes to the Academy
Our grantee, Marjory O'Toole, of the Little Compton Historical Society, just informed us that the CD produced for her project, Terra Nova, Vida Nova - The Portugese in Little Compton, is being incorporated into a history curriculum at Providence College. |
Community Event
Faces & Places from Turkey II
Exhibition of Photographs by former RICH grantee A. Cemal Ekin runs from July 1-31, 2008 at the Mathewson Street United Methodist Church
Sunday-Friday
9:00 am - 1:00 PM
134 Mathewson St
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 331-8900
More info at Cemal Ekin's Website
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Community Event
LIBERATION:
A CELEBRATION OF JUNETEENTH
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Community Event
AS220 Fool's Ball
Saturday, June 28, starting @ 8PM
115 Empire St., Providence, RI
This summer, the Fool's Ball is back as AS220's fancy and farcical
fundraising event - a night of masked marvels, curious convoluted
contraptions, artistic absurdity, and delightful dancing, eating and
drinking!
More Fool's Ball Info
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Traces of the Trade:
A Story from the Deep North
June 3 - June 8
Newport International Film Festival
Festival Website
Wednesday, June 4 @ 11am
Inheriting the Trade Book Discussion with Thomas N. DeWolf Redwood Library
50 Bellevue Avenue
Newport, RI 02840
401-847-0292
Open to the public and free of charge
Friday, June 6 @ 4pm
Traces of the Trade: A Story from the Deep North
panel discussion with Jim Campbell, Keith Stokes , and James DeWolf Perry
 Newport Historical Society History Panel
An exploration of history behind the film
Colony House
82 Touro St
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 846-0813
Open to public and free of charge.
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The Covenant with Black America
a series of Ten Public Forums
Based on The Covenant by Tavis Smiley
Wednesday June 11
Police Accountability
With Jamele Adams, MA
6:30pm - 8:30pm Public Safety Complex Auditorium
325 Washington Street
Providence, RI
Tuesday June 17
Health and Well Being
with Ferdinand Jones, Ph.D.
6:30-8:30 pm
University of Rhode Island
Providence Campus
80 Washington Street
Providence, RI
For more info email Anne: anne511@cox.net
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Stars of the Swing Era:
from New England to National Fame EnRICHment Opportunity Lecture
 Tuesday, June 17, 1pmPresented by Dr. Steven Kane
Elks Home on Clyde
60 Clyde Street
West Warwick
For more information contact Eileen Gannon, 401-878-5712
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Portraits in Time: Three Centuries of Remarkable Residents (1600-1900)
Exhibition & Family Day Festival
 Jun 28, 2008 - Oct 29, 2008 Little Compton Historical Society
Wilbur House
548 West Main Road,
Little Compton, RI 02837
Family Day Festival: June 28 - Free & Open to the Public
Little Compton Historical Society Hours & Tour Info:
June 12-September 1st: Thurs-Sun, 1-5pm
September 2-October 13: Sat & Sun, 1-5pm
Cost: $5- includes tour of the Wilbur House Museum
$3- exhibit only
$1- children
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The Legacy of Corruption in the Ocean State
EnRICHment Opportunity Lecture
 Tuesday, June 24, 7PM
Presented by Edward Achorn
Cross Mills Public Library
4417 Old Post Road
Charlestown, RI
For more information contact Melanie Rand, 364-6211
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Justice Talks Recognized
RICH Program for AmeriCorps Volunteers Honored
 Our program, Justice Talks: Reflections on Civic Engagement was recognized recently by the Project on Civic Reflection. Justice Talks, a unique discussion series for all RI AmeriCorps volunteers and staff, uses literature to illuminate the meaning of service.
The Civic Reflection newsletter reported on our data, collected from the 2008 sessions:- 69% of respondents said that Justice Talks had improved their AmeriCorps experience.
- 79% said that Justice Talks had improved their relationships with other AmeriCorps members.
Some comments from participants:
- This program opened my eyes to the beliefs and values of others.
- Justice Talks has reinforced by passion for public service.
- It has made me put myself in the shoes of those I am serving and made me want to serve my community throughout my life.
RICH partners with the Rhode Island Service Alliance and the Feinstein Institute for Public Service on this program.
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RICH Board Member Marta Martinez Receives Award
 At its Annual Breakfast earlier this month, the Center for Hispanic Policy and Advocacy (CHisPA) presented Marta Martinez with its Community Engagement Award. This award recognized Marta's contributions as CHisPA's first Executive Director. Congratulations, Marta!
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