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

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California Latino Heritage Month: September 15–October 16

Logo courtesy of the California Natural Resources Agency. In September we celebrate the start of California Latino Heritage Month, which honors, remembers, and celebrates
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How Can California Overcome Its Voter Disillusionment? Join us October 3 to Discuss

How have watershed moments in California history affected voter turnout? Join us in Sacramento to explore what voting’s past means for California’s future.
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California Humanities Awards $52,500 to 11 Humanities for All Quick Grant Projects for Summer 2024

Library Innovation Lab 2024 Programming Launches with Events in September

The Old Globe’s Powerful Henry 6 Examines Power and Human Nature

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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VIRTUAL—NewGround Book Club with Ibtisam Barakat

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VIRTUAL—NewGround Book Club with Sandy Tolan

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LOS ANGELES AND VIRTUAL—NewGround Book Club with Stephanie Saldaña

FROM THE BLOG

California Latino Heritage Month logo with colorful images of mountains, poppies, a star, ocean waves

California Latino Heritage Month: September 15–October 16

Logo courtesy of the California Natural Resources Agency. In September we celebrate the start of California Latino Heritage Month, which honors, remembers, and celebrates
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Library Innovation Lab 2024 Programming Launches with Events in September

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The Old Globe’s Powerful Henry 6 Examines Power and Human Nature

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Women’s Equality Day: August 26

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California Documentary Project in 2024: Emmys, Premieres, New Audiences, & November 4 Deadline Announcement 

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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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California Humanities

A state affiliate of the National Endowment of the Humanities.

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538 9th Street, Suite 210
Oakland, CA 94607
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Los Angeles, CA 90012
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