News from the New York Council for the Humanities

State Legislature Renews Support for the Humanities

Last year, the New York State Legislature designated $450,000 to the New York Council for the Humanities in support of robust public humanities activities throughout NYS. We're thrilled to report that the budget agreement passed last month renews that support for 2013-2014! We anticipate that these funds will reach us in Spring 2014, helping us to serve a million New Yorkers every year with urgently needed cultural offerings. You can use our simple online tool to thank your state legislators for doing the right thing once again. Encourage your congressional representatives to sign the Dear Colleague Letter today >

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A Seat at "The Roundtable"

We're collaborating with WAMC Northeast Public Radio and six more state humanities councils on "Thinking Out Loud," a new segment on "The Roundtable," hosted by Joe Donahue. Tune in starting this Friday, April 12 at 10:35 am for freewheeling discussion of up-and-coming humanities ideas and issues. The new radio segment is co-produced by humanities councils throughout the WAMC listening area, from New Jersey to New Hampshire. Not in the listening area? Hear WAMC online for free.   

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UnityNYC Grants Bring Communities Together

In order to strengthen understanding among and across the diverse communities of New York City, the inaugural UnityNYC Grant Awards have announced $45,564 to support projects by sixteen organizations in eleven neighborhoods across all five boroughs. The Council was invited to participate in this innovative fund by the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs and the Citizens Committee for New York City.

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