Missouri Voices: Civics & Citizenry
2025 Signature Series
Missouri Voices will consider individual and collective roles in civic engagement and democratic participation as we examine the bold “American Experiment” of a government run by and for the people, a vision rooted in the Constitution of the United States.
Through dynamic and thoughtful in-person programming and digital content, we will look at sweeping social movements to cast ballots and engage in policy as we explore the complex history of American democracy and Missouri’s enduring participation.
Join us as we consider the role of civility in democracy and ask ourselves: What is the role of citizenry in our “American Experiment,” past, present, and future? How can we employ civics to build a “more perfect union?”
NEW ON H-TV
Not In Our Wildest Dreams
Not In Our Wildest Dreams explores the role of the Missouri Supreme Court in the state’s past, present, and future through Missouri’s female judges, from the court’s first woman judge—the Honorable Ann Covington—in 1989 to its historic female majority bench today. The film highlights the court’s teamwork in promoting civic education and empowering youth engagement, as well as the personal journeys of the trailblazers behind the black robes.
Now available to rent or own on Humanities TV!
8th Annual Symposium
Ozarks Engaged: Citizenry and the Future of Our Communities
The symposium opens with LeVar Burton discussing literacy’s role in civic engagement, setting the stage for conversations with community members and organizations who will share insights on enhancing citizenry, building civic participation, and shaping the future of the Ozarks through impactful initiatives.
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The Missouri Voices Podcast
From History to Action:
Presidential Libraries and the Future of Civic Engagement
Special Issue Summer 2024 | United We Stand
INSIDE THIS ISSUE: This edition aims to explore the power of culture in connecting Missourians from diverse backgrounds and fostering unity in the face of hate-based violence.
At Missouri Humanities, we believe an informed and engaged citizenry is essential for a thriving democracy. That’s why we provide a wide range of resources—from diagrams of government structures to interactive links that encourage curiosity and exploration of civic-related topics—designed to empower educators, students, and lifelong learners across Missouri. Discover these resources starting on page 53 of our United We Stand Special Issue of MO Humanities Magazine.
