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

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

“A range of perspectives are core to the humanities, so when diverse voices are banned and silenced, then we must step up and call out the dangers to our democracy. The voices of people of color and LGBTQ+ individuals must be represented and heard.”

Taking Action Against Banned Books

California Humanities expresses its grave concern as a growing number of restrictive book bans in the state and across the nation continue to compromise
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Explore Our Updated California on the Ballot and Tools of the Trade Pages

Explore relaunched pages for our Tools of the Trade and California on the Ballot initiatives.
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  • June 15, 2023

California Humanities Partners with Crocker Museum in New Summer Film Series  

  • June 9, 2023

A Library Innovation Lab Reunion at CLA 2023

  • June 5, 2023

11 New Projects Awarded $270,000 in Spring Humanities for All Project Grants

Accessibility Statement

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

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SAN FRANCISCO–Film panel discussion: SALLY

LOS ANGELES—For Linda Film Showcase

SAN FRANCISCO—Quiet Lightning: Better Ancestors

FROM THE BLOG

“A range of perspectives are core to the humanities, so when diverse voices are banned and silenced, then we must step up and call out the dangers to our democracy. The voices of people of color and LGBTQ+ individuals must be represented and heard.”

Taking Action Against Banned Books

California Humanities expresses its grave concern as a growing number of restrictive book bans in the state and across the nation continue to compromise
Read More »

California Humanities Partners with Crocker Museum in New Summer Film Series  

A Library Innovation Lab Reunion at CLA 2023

Quad of four film stills: a cow surrounded by red video graphics, a woman plays a violin next to a still pond, a hand with fingers painted red holds a red card against the sky, two people stand outside portrayed behind a yellow video filter.

New Series in Los Angeles Showcases Indigenous Filmmaking in June 2023 

A woman with a tall blonde updo and blue flower pin wearing white rimmed sunglasses sits on a pink upholstered chair in front of rows of people sitting on the floor holding what look like bingo cards.

Pride Month Spotlight: T. Hammidi of Hi Desert Queer & Trans Oral History Project

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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.

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