Guest column by Melissa Spas “Everything we believe must begin with what we believe about God,” said the Rev. Teresa “Terri” Hord Owens at the 10:45 a.m. ecumenical service of worship and sermon Sunday, Aug.
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As a relatively new Chautauquan myself, this past week gave me greater insight and hope on how Chautauqua can model a different path forward when it comes to controversial subjects. Last year, a few Chautauquans
In a week of beloved Chautauqua celebrations, including Old First Night and Recognition Day for the Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle, comes another lesser known, but no less cherished, tradition: Library Day. An annual celebration
Twenty-two years after its inception in 1874, Chautauqua Institution presented its first known Black lecturer: Booker T. Washington, a prominent orator and lecturer, as well as founder and principal of the Normal and Tuskegee Industrial
One focal area of my job is to work toward a more accessible Chautauqua. I think of accessibility broadly, including physical, programmatic and technological accessibility. Chautauqua Institution has made a public commitment to do an
“… here we are ‘really and truly’ at Chautauqua. ... We imagine that we are unknown among these many thousands, but friendly faces greet us at every turn, ... and we begin to feel quite
“Are Chautauquans afraid of burnt cork?” Written in The Chautauquan Daily on Aug. 6, 1909, the puzzling question captured the reluctance of the Chautauqua public regarding their participation in the annual minstrel show. However apprehensive
The intellectual and cultural impact of Chautauqua Institution reverberates through every inch of America. While much has been said about the social progress of the original Chautauqua Institution at the time of its 1874 creation,
Close your eyes and imagine it is the summer of 1880 in Chautauqua, and excited visitors and community members flock to the daily lecture series which features the soon-to-be inaugurated President James A. Garfield. People
Welcome to The African American Heritage Corner. Chautauqua Institution has been described as an American utopia. In Jeffrey Simpson’s 1999 book, Chautauqua: An American Utopia, he writes “Chautauqua could be the perfect small town. It
Last week I wrote a column in this weekly series on how the most common sources of exclusion experienced by diverse communities at Chautauqua generally center around two themes: highlighting differences and making assumptions. Many
Week Three presenting sponsor Erie Insurance hosted a panel discussion on Friday, July 15, in Smith Wilkes Hall of community leaders who are working to eradicate poverty, reduce recidivism and promote education for those living
This week’s column was inspired by a few recent conversations with Chautauquans who have asked for advice on what they can do better to create a more welcoming and inclusive community — particularly for diverse
