Donnelly College Hosts Two Speakers - Presented by Humanities Kansas
Family History Writing Workshop
Donnelly College will host “Moment by Moment: Family History Writing Workshop,” a workshop by Kim Stanley on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019, 10:50-11:50am in the Community Event Center on campus. Members of the community are invited to attend the free program. The program is made possible by Humanities Kansas.
Genealogical records tell us a great deal, but they sometimes lack the personal details that communicate just how interesting families can be. Adding stories to genealogy can make family history more vivid and more likely to be read by future generations. In this workshop, participants are encouraged to write family history in story form.
Kim Stanley teaches writing and literature and is the chair of the department of modern languages at McPherson College. “I love helping people tell their stories,” says Stanley. “Writing is how we make sense of our world, and how we pass it on to others.”
“Moment by Moment: Family History Writing Workshop” is part of Humanities Kansas's Movement of Ideas Speakers Bureau, featuring presentations and workshops designed to share stories that inspire, spark conversations that inform, and generate insights that strengthen civic engagement.
Legacy of African American Baseball
In support of African-American History Month, Donnelly College will also host “The Kansas City Monarchs in Your Hometown,” a presentation and discussion by Phil S. Dixon on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019, 10:50-11:50am in the Community Event Center on campus. Members of the community are invited to attend the free program. The program is made possible by Humanities Kansas.
Formed in 1920, the Kansas City Monarchs revolutionized baseball: not only were they charter members of the Negro National League and the first professional team to use outdoor lighting, the Monarchs also sent more players to the major leagues than any other Negro League franchise. This presentation will explore the early barnstorming days of the Monarchs and highlight great players such as Wilbur “Bullet” Rogan, Satchel Paige, and Jackie Robinson.
Phil S. Dixon a co-founder of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City. He is the author of nine books about baseball, including biographies about Wilber “Bullet” Rogan and John “Buck” O’Neil. In the course of his research, he has interviewed over 500 former Negro League players and family members.
“The Kansas City Monarchs in Your Hometown” is part of Humanities Kansas's Movement of Ideas Speakers Bureau, featuring presentations and workshops designed to share stories that inspire, spark conversations that inform, and generate insights that strengthen civic engagement.
About Humanities Kansas
Humanities Kansas is an independent nonprofit spearheading a movement of ideas to empower the people of Kansas to strengthen their communities and our democracy. Since 1972, our pioneering programming, grants, and partnerships have documented and shared stories to spark conversations and generate insights. Together with our partners and supporters, we inspire all Kansans to draw on history, literature, ethics, and culture to enrich their lives and serve the communities and state we all proudly call home. Visit humanitieskansas.org.