Mojave County, AZ (January 12, 2023) – Hosted by the Mojave County Library in Lake Havasu City.
Four free programs this season.These programs are made possible by and co-hosted by Arizona Humanities
Friends of the Lake Havasu Library.
Arizona Humanities is a statewide 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and Arizona chapter across the country.
Humanities Fund. Since 1974, Arizona Humanities has
Understanding the human experience in culture, education, and non-profits across Arizona.
The “ArizonaSpeaks” program is a 60-90 minute in-person event.It’s a way for residents to enjoy
An interesting and engaging humanities-based event. Speakers represent a wide range of expertise.
I have a variety of professional backgrounds, including history, gender studies, and cultural studies.the speaker
Selected based on their expertise and ability to provide content and insights that inspire discussion with their audience
of all ages and backgrounds.
Here are the dates:
On Tuesday, January 17th at 10:00am, Laura Tohe will be announcing four profiles of “From ‘Chief’ to Code Talker:
Navajo Code Talkers. ”
During World War II, a group of young Navajo men enlisted in the Marine Corps without knowing that they would become Marines.
He demanded the development of a secret code for the Japanese military.This handpicked group of code talkers
He devised an accurate, fast, unbreakable Navajo code that saved many Americans.
I live This talk features four of his code his talkers reflecting on their lives growing up in the Navajo Her Nation.
Homeland before and after the war.
On Saturday, January 28, at 2:00 pm, H. Christine Reid will present “They Beat the Heat: How Arizonans Survived the
Desert heat in an era without air conditioning. ”
Lifestyle, architecture, building materials, urban development,
All of the humor helped us survive the harsh desert temperatures.what have we forgotten and what can we do
Learn from the wisdom of our ancestors as climate becomes an important and everyday issue in our lives
today?Newspaper clippings, anecdotes, and photographs tell the story of how Arizonans adapted
For life in the desert before the arrival of air conditioning.
Matt Goodwin presents “Why Arizona Dark Skies Matter” on Friday, February 10th at 3:30 PM.
Flagstaff, Arizona was the first community in the world to be designated an International Dark Sky Place.
Active efforts to reduce light pollution and protect visibility in the night sky.Currently there are over 130
Dark Sky communities, places and parks around the world.There are 17 dark sky locations in Arizona alone, and many more.
than anywhere else in the world.Why is night vision protection so important?
Starry sky? Why should we turn off the lights at night? Can you learn to enjoy the dark?
Tuesday, March 14, 10:30 am, Tamika Sanders Presents “The Underground and Overground Railroad”
This presentation uses storytelling, historical artifacts, and songs to express ingenuity and ingenuity.
Resilience used by those associated with the Underground Railroad to help over 100,000 slaves
Escapes to freedom between 1810 and 1850. Then fast forward to the Jim Crow era,
Overground railroad created by the Green Book.
allowed blacks to travel, live and work despite illegal and legally recognized discrimination by Jim
crow’s law.
Due to limited seating, free tickets are available at the library one week prior to each event.this
The program is free and open to the public.
For more information, contact: Lisa Sterrett, Adult Program Coordinator sterrl@mohave.gov
(928) 453-0718.
