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Free training for community journalists? It’s happening in New Jersey.
Amidst ongoing struggle in the news business, new reporters from all walks of life are entering the field to keep New Jerseyans informed about the issues affecting their communities. And […]
Resource Roundup November 2024
Our monthly email newsletter for the NJ Humanities community with helpful information, including notifications of funding, professional development events, meetings, and conferences from both NJCH and the larger nonprofit community.
A look back at the inaugural South Jersey Community Reporters initiative
In January 2024, the New Jersey Council for the Humanities and the Center for Cooperative Media (CCM) at Montclair State University embarked on a collaborative project known as the “South Jersey Community Reporters” initiative.
Ever wonder: what's the story behind the myth of the Jersey Devil?
The Jersey Devil is a distinctive piece of our state's lore, a mythical creature legendary enough to serve as both a symbol of the Pine Barrens region and the mascot of our NHL franchise. Scholars supported with NJCH funds have traced this strange creature's origins to a mish-mash of political, religious, and capitalist conflict over generations of early America.
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The New Jersey Council for the Humanities is hiring! We currently have an opening for a Programs Assistant. Please see the job description for information about this opportunity.
To apply, submit a cover letter and resume to careers@njhumanities.org. We will begin considering applications January 15 and hope to have the new staff member on board in this position by March 2025.
Humanities People
Capt. James Yee served as one of the U.S. military’s first Muslim chaplains at Guantanamo Bay before being falsely accused of treason. Cleared of all charges and honorably discharged but traumatized by the events, he advocates the arts and humanities as healing pathways for veterans. Meet James » |