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A U.S. military veteran, Patricia* had not dealt with her post-traumatic stress disorder until participating in Nebraska Warrior Writers. Being able to write stories and poems helped her find ways to express her thoughts and feelings in a way she had never been able to do before. 

*Not her real name

Julia learned to explore different perspectives on global policies at Capitol Forum on America’s Future. She is now a senator representing her home district at the Nebraska Unicameral. 

Daniel* found the courage to speak out about injustice when a published poet mentored his school’s Louder Than a Bomb slam poetry team. Mentoring poets are funded through a grant provided by Humanities Nebraska.

*Not his real name

Valerie found that hosting a Museum on Main Street exhibit from the Smithsonian  increased the total number of visitors to the museum she manages by 20%. That number included a boost in out-of-town visitors who ate and shopped locally, giving her community a measurable economic boost.

Everything Anthony* knew about the history of civil rights were limited to books until he attended Nebraska Chautauqua. Listening to scholars present first-person accounts of what different historic figures experienced helped Anthony make a connection to those who have had to fight for equality. “I learned much about the civil right movement that I didn’t know,” he said. 

*Not his real name

Isolated from friends and family during the pandemic, Ellen participated in Dear Stranger, HN’s letter exchange program. Ellen’s letter was sent to a participant who lives in different part of the state, with differing experiences and perspectives. Now the two exchange letters regularly.