In memory of Dr. Bernice Johnson Reagon, musician, civil rights activist, scholar, and public folklorist, the Journal of American Folklore is sharing a recent article about her incredible life and legacy. “Bernice Johnson Reagon—In Celebration of Her Eightieth Birthday (October 4, 1942):
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The two House floor amendments offered by Freedom Caucus member Rep. Josh Brecheen (R-OK) were defeated. We thank everyone who took swift advocacy action and reached out to their representatives to oppose the amendment.
The Alabama Center for Traditional Culture (ACTC) is seeking a dynamic individual for the position of the Director. Apply by August 7, 2024.
Representative Josh Brecheen (R-OK-02) recently introduced an amendment to the FY 2025 Interior Appropriations bill that would drastically cut funding for the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). It is urgent to act fast to ensure that Members of Congress reject this amendment. Please issue an action alert and urge your advocates to take action and let your Members of Congress know they support the NEH.
NASSA recently announced new resources relevant to partnerships and programs serving Native communities.
BorderLore, a free online journal, publishes their latest issue focusing on the waterways in the Southwest as well as scholarship on La Llorona.
2024 BIPOC Artist Fund Awardees include 20 artists from 16 states and jurisdictions in the Western States Arts Federation (WESTAF) region who represent a range of disciplines, from visual to performing arts.
Arts Midwest is looking for stories of people centering their practice on food, sharing creative approaches to food-making, or bringing people together around traditional foodways.
WESTAF is now accepting applications for Cultural Sustainability: A WESTAF Grants and Peer Cohort Program for Arts Organizations of Color. WESTAF expects to grant a total of $1,100,000 in the region, with approximately two grants per state or jurisdiction.
Join South Arts June 12, 2024 from 11:00 am - 12:30 pm ET. This presentation provides an introduction to climate adaptation and migration in addition to strategies and resources to help prepare communities to welcome newcomers, whether they are climate migrants, refugees, or immigrants.