Cal Humanities

"The understanding of a culture comes from hearing the language, tasting the food, seeing personal interactions, experiencing the traditions, and so much more in context."

— Elizabeth Laval & Candice Pendergrass, Sikh Youth Public History Project

Cal Humanities

"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

Students from Cal Poly SLO

Stories That Endure: Queer Oral History Project Bridges Generations at San Luis Obispo Pride 

At this year’s San Luis Obispo Pride Festival, a powerful moment of connection unfolded at the History Center of San Luis Obispo. As part
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Collective Joy Project

Introducing the Collective Joy Project 

A New Series from the California Humanities to Transmute Grief into World-Building Through Joy  At a time of so much uncertainty, it can be
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California Humanities to Receive Emergency Funding from Mellon Foundation in Response to Unexpected Federal Cuts  

The State of California’s Cultures: What We Stand to Lose Without Public Funding 

Will You Stand with Us at the Capitol? 

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California Humanities is committed to making the public humanities open to all. This commitment, centered in our equity values statement, informs how we approach our programming, communications, and website. We recognize that accessibility needs are constantly evolving, and in response we are frequently assessing our work to ensure that we are not creating unintentional barriers to participation. We value your feedback and appreciate any comments or questions at accessibility@calhum.org.
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Experience the Humanities

Thursday, June 12 12:30 PM PT On Zoom | Facilitated Dialogue Session Registration required

California Humanities Presents the Collective Joy Project

GRIEF AS A PATHWAY TO JOY with Katherine Bahena-Benitez Tuesday, June 10 Noon PM PT Live on Instagram @california_humanities No registration needed

California Humanities Presents the Collective Joy Project LIVE on Instagram

Harlem Voices

FROM THE BLOG

Students from Cal Poly SLO

Stories That Endure: Queer Oral History Project Bridges Generations at San Luis Obispo Pride 

At this year’s San Luis Obispo Pride Festival, a powerful moment of connection unfolded at the History Center of San Luis Obispo. As part
Read More »
Collage of three Quick Grant projects, featuring an archival photo of a family, person wearing a Danza de Diablos mask, and two dancers in a field

California Humanities to Receive Emergency Funding from Mellon Foundation in Response to Unexpected Federal Cuts  

State of the Arts: HOw Current Federal Policies Are Impacting Arts, Culture & the Humanities in California.

The State of California’s Cultures: What We Stand to Lose Without Public Funding 

State of the Arts Hearing at the Capitol

Will You Stand with Us at the Capitol? 

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