From its humble beginnings in 1947, the wife of a Marine Reserve Major wanted todonate dolls to a charity that would distribute the toys to children in need. Sheconvinced her husband […]

All ESU members and Friends of ESU are invited to this holiday classic produced by KCRep. This production of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens is a blend of classic […]

Humanitarian needs, global hunger, and forced displacement are all near record highs at the same time as governments cut aid budgets and support for the world’s most vulnerable. Learn about […]

During World War I, Britain made numerous and often contradictory promises in the Middle East—including the Sykes–Picot Agreement, the Balfour Declaration, commitments to Arab leaders, and support for Wilson’s Fourteen […]

As the calendar turns to 2026, The English-Speaking Union of the United States begins a year-long celebration of 250 years of American independence. Throughout the year, ESU will feature several […]

The ESU is excited to offer this exclusive professional development session, presented live via Zoom from Shakespeare’s Globe in London. Shakespeare in Song will explore how Shakespeare used music to enhance mood, develop […]

Is empathy about feeling someone’s pain — or understanding their perspective? Depends on who’s using it… and why. In this bold, no-holds-barred session, Dr. Nicole Price unpacks the two core […]

ESU members and guests are invited to a special lecture program hosted by the International Relations Council (IRC). This luncheon welcomes guest speaker Ambassador Christopher Hill (Ret.), a former career […]

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 • 4:00 PM ET Sponsored by the ESU Atlanta Branch After 250 years, why are Jane Austen’s novels still so popular? Jane Austen (1775-1817) is one […]

Long before Kansas City became synonymous with jazz and innovation, African American leaders, artists, entrepreneurs, and educators were building institutions that shaped the city’s identity—and influenced the nation. This talk […]

2026 National Shakespeare Competition Kansas City Branch Finals March 1,2026 • 2:00 – 4:00 pm CST Join us for our 42nd annual Shakespeare Competition in Kansas City as KC metro […]

Eighty years ago, on March 5, 1946, history was made when Winston Churchill delivered his iconic “The Sinews of Peace” address, also known as the Churchill Iron Curtain Speech, on […]