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U.S. Virgin Islands, February 20, 2025 — In celebration of Virgin Islands History Month, observed annually in March since 2006, the Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands (CFVI) as the Humanities Council of the Virgin Islands* (HCVI) is proud to present the third Virtual Humanities Showcase. This event highlights the rich history, heritage, and culture of the Virgin Islands through projects funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH).
The showcase will take place on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, from 1-3 p.m. AST via Zoom. The event is free and open to the public.
During the showcase, the nine CFVI humanities project grantees listed below will present their work, demonstrating the powerful impact of community-driven initiatives in preserving and promoting Virgin Islands culture. To explore these projects and others, visit cfvi.co/NEHprojects2024.
- American Ancestors - Using Genealogy to Teach Inclusive History: U.S. Virgin Islands
- Caribbean Museum Center for the Arts (CMCArts) - Dance is a Universal Language
- Center for Educational Growth, Inc. (CFEG) - Film Over Gun Violence
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Fireburn Heritage - Virgin Islands ABCs Initiative: Cultivating Cultural Literacy in VI Youth
- St. Croix Montessori School - Increasing Educational and Cultural Literacy through Library Sciences for St. Croix Montessori Students
- Ten Sleepless Knights - Bamboula/Bomba Documentary Film
- University of the Virgin Islands - Collaboration and Conversations: Connecting Virgin Islands Historical Collections and Community Knowledge to an Emerging Generation of Humanities Scholars
- University of the Virgin Islands - The Unbreakable Film Academy
- Virgin Islands Architecture Center for Built Heritage and Crafts (VIAC) - VIAC Old Barracks Neighborhood Storytelling Project - Phase 2
"This showcase is an opportunity to witness firsthand the meaningful contributions of our Virgin Islands nonprofit community to local humanities programming," said CFVI President, Dee Baecher-Brown. "The impressive range of projects reflects a deep commitment to preserving and sharing the stories, traditions, and intellectual achievements that shape our unique identity."
To register, visit cfvi.co/Showcase2025. Once registered, attendees will receive a confirmation email with details on how to join the event.
Since forming its partnership with NEH in 2020, CFVI has awarded nearly $1.5 million in grants to community organizations across the U.S. Virgin Islands, supporting a broad array of humanities programming and activities.
For questions or more information, please contact CFVI's Director of Grants and Programs, Beth Nuttall, at bethn@cfvi.net.
*In August 2024, NEH announced the appointment of CFVI as the newest permanent humanities council for the territory.
Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed during this event do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
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