March 12 | Dr. Gordon Ambrosino, Angel Lee, Paul Rooks – Crazy Horse Memorial: So Much More Than a Mountain – Dr. Gordon Ambrosino, Managing Director of Museum, Interpretation, and Cultural Affairs of the Indian Museum of North America at Crazy Horse Memorial, Angel Lee, Director of Crazy Horse Memorial University, and Paul Rooks, Director of Mountain Technical Services at Crazy Horse Memorial, join SDHC host Stacy Chidaushe to discuss not only the history of the memorial, but its museums, its university, and the amazing programming and cultural opportunities, along with the ongoing work taking place there and what we can look forward to in the future.

March 26 | Dr. Ben Jones, Dr. David Wolff – Ghost Towns & Memories: The “Boom and Bust” History of the Black Hills Region – Dr. Ben Jones, SD State Historian and Director of the SD State Historical Society, and Dr. David Wolff, Professor Emeritus at Black Hills State University, historian, and author, join SDHC host Stacy Chidaushe to discuss the history and significance of the Black Hills region and some of its most forgotten locations, as well as the “boom and bust” eras that marked their existence and the important legacy their residents left behind for travelers to explore.

April 9 | (Featured Guests TBD) – Youth Suicide in Indian Country: Searching for Hope… and Healing – Invited guests join SDHC host Stacy Chidaushe to discuss the epidemic of youth suicide in Indian Country – facts about the continuing crisis, what’s causing it, and what we can do to save the future through helping our youth.

April 23 | Dr. Michael Card – A Primary Primer: Understanding South Dakota’s Political Process  –  Dr. Michael Card, renowned political analyst and Professor Emeritus of Political Science at USD, joins SDHC host Stacy Chidaushe to discuss the unique aspects of South Dakota’s political history, how the electoral process operates, and why understanding the system is critical to a functioning democracy.

May 7 | (Featured Guests TBD) – Tribal Tourism in South Dakota

May 21 | Chris Madsen, Fran Hill – “What’s for Supper?”: A Look at South Dakota’s Unique Food Culture  – Chris Madsen, award-winning chef and food writer, and Fran Hill, food columnist at South Dakota Magazine, join SDHC host Stacy Chidaushe for a fun and informative discussion about the distinct and sometimes curious food culture of South Dakota, from its history and diverse influences to the importance of local food markets, including  their impact on the food we eat and the overall health of our communities.

June 4 | (Featured Guests TBD) – Remembering Greasy Grass: The Battle of the Little Big Horn, 150 Years Later

Disclaimer: The opinions shared by Humanities Cafe guests and panelists are their own and are not to be considered representative of any state organization and/or the South Dakota Humanities Council.