Minnesota Humanities Center

Sparking positive change,
creating a more unified society

Join us in unleashing the power of the humanities.

    Our Work Fostering Curiosity, Connection, and Compassion

    “We should not permit our grievances to overshadow our opportunities.”

    Booker T. Washington

    Join Us in Creating a More Unified Society

    Learn more about yourself, our communities, and our society or share your unique vision about the human experience or our world.

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    Attend an Upcoming Event

    Oct
    02
    Minneapolis – Learning from Place: Somali Cedar Riverside

    SOLD OUT. Explore Cedar Riverside, the heart of the East African community in Minneapolis and home to one of the largest Somali populations in the United States.

    Oct
    02
    St. Paul – Learning from Place: Little Africa Plaza

    SOLD OUT. Explore Little Africa Plaza and hear from community leaders and culture bearers about the vision behind the new development and the role of African entrepreneurs in shaping the cultural corridor.

    Oct
    03
    St. Paul – Story Circle: DCYF Fatherhood Series

    At the Story Circle: DCYF Fatherhood Series, fathers will listen, share, and reflect upon the impact of generational and current patterns of influence through personal stories.

    Oct
    05
    St. Paul – In Our Words: MN BIPOC Writers Series Launch with David Mura, Carolyn Holbrook, Danez Smith, & Anthony Ceballos

    Celebrate the launch of In Our Words: MN BIPOC Writers, a new radio series highlighting Minnesota’s Black, Indigenous, and people of color writers, thinkers, and activists. Join hosts and acclaimed authors Carolyn Holbrook and David Mura.

    The humanities remind each and every one of us that we are not alone here…When we truly look at what we’re asking and who we are, we can see the beauty that is all around us.

    – Dr. Shelly C. Lowe, former Chair of the National Endowment for the Humanities

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    We help groups convene and connect around their own programming through rental of our full-service event center in St. Paul.

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