"The understanding of a culture comes from hearing the language, tasting the food, seeing personal interactions, experiencing the traditions, and so much more when it is in context."
— Elizabeth Laval & Candice Pendergrass, Sikh Youth Public History Project
For over 40 years we have promoted the humanities as relevant, meaningful ways to connect us to one another in order to help strengthen California. We produce, fund, create and support humanities-based projects and programs, eye-opening cultural experiences and meaningful conversations. All of which we couldn’t do without your help.
RIVERSIDE—The Civil Rights Institute of Inland Southern California invites the public to its newest exhibition, Homegrown Heroes. The ambitious $200,000 bilingual exhibition and oral history
Los Angeles -- See a screening of Akwaaba: The Awakening, a full feature documentary film chronicling the journey of African Americans from Los Angeles traveling
FRESNO—Attend a free poetry event to hear readings from Central Valley authors. This program is in part of our larger program, Communities Read Together. Where:
FRESNO—Learn how to engage in flor y canto, a poetic practice from Mesoamerican Indigenous cultures. This practice will foster positive identity development through writing. This
RANCHO CUCAMONGA—Please join one or all in a series of zine-related art workshops presented in concert with The Arts Area. Local artists will lead these
FRESNO— Strength in Stilness | Fuerza en la Quietud Join us for an all levels welcome yoga session. This yoga series will focus on mindfulness
SAN FRANCISCO—The inaugural class of Muses & Melanin Fellows will graduate next month! Join us at the Main branch of the San Francisco Public Library
Upper Lake, CA— Join renowned Lake County cellist, composer, and social justice advocate Rev. Clovice Lewis, MDiv. for Harlem Voices, a moving musical performance exploring
Architecture Uncorked: Historic Homes, Hot Topics, and Worldly Wine is a quarterly event series that celebrates Los Angeles' architectural heritage. Held at the historic Barnsdall
Architecture Uncorked: Historic Homes, Hot Topics, and Worldly Wine is a quarterly event series that celebrates Los Angeles' architectural heritage. Held at the historic Barnsdall
FRESNO—Learn how to engage in flor y canto, a poetic practice from Mesoamerican Indigenous cultures. This practice will foster positive identity development through writing. This
RANCHO CUCAMONGA - From Picasso's Guernica to Riot Grrrl bands in the 1990s, art & zines have a long history of connecting with current events
FRESNO—Join the Betty Roderiguez Regional Library as they chat about this month's chapters of Efrén Divided. Bring your book and your discussion guide as we
RANCHO CUCAMONGA—Please join one or all in a series of zine-related art workshops presented in concert with The Arts Area. Local artists will lead these
FRESNO— Strength in Stilness | Fuerza en la Quietud Join us for an all levels welcome yoga session. This yoga series will focus on mindfulness
A portion of the proceeds will go towards It's Bigger Than Us (IBTU) to help with fire relief. The critically acclaimed "Drunk Black History" show has finally
FRESNO— Strength in Stilness | Fuerza en la Quietud Join us for an all levels welcome yoga session. This yoga series will focus on mindfulness
Shaping the Future and Leading the Conversation on AI Ethics California Humanities proudly invites you to the kickoff celebration of our 50th Anniversary on Friday,
A state affiliate of the National Endowment of the Humanities.
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