Our Project Humanities blog is the place to hear about upcoming and past events, news, and commentary from our team.
The power of hope and unity in Martin Luther King, Jr.’s vision
Isys Morrow
A celebration of hope and unity in Paradise Valley
Rachel Wright
The invisibilization of Black children
Neal A. Lester, PhD, and Elizabeth McNeil, PhD
Saying Goodbye to Hustle Culture
Makenna McCartney
What would it take?
Angel Bowen Sanchez
One would imagine that a fair world is worth changing for. It feels like a natural choice, and it follows a line of logic – if you live in an unjust world, and you cannot be moved at all by suffering, then the best recourse is to try to right the wrongs.
Changing how we view Blackness
Christian Farrior
A bit of our fear around the discussion of race stems from how we view ourselves regarding the concept of Blackness. I say “concept” because we know that race is a social construct. It has real-world consequences for how our lives play out.
Our 2023 in Review
Project Humanities Team
Over the year, we dedicated ourselves to assisting our community, and we're excited to share the collective achievements we've made together. Check out our Year in Review video to see the highlights.
Year in Review Video:
“What’s in a Name?” Workshop Recap
Bertha Mia Bazbaz
In an October 2023 workshop facilitated by ASU Project Humanities, Reverend ellie hutchinson guided 20+ attendees through reflection and discussion of their names and personal name histories. Some participants shared reflections on their name’s etymology and gender, while others shared stories about their family heritage and resistance to assimilation.