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"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

"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

California Humanities in LA: United We Stand, Exploring Little Tokyo and El Pueblo

In mid-September, California Humanities staff came together in Los Angeles for special partner programs and an in-person meeting with our board. Below are some

Library Innovation Lab Programs Coming Near You—October 2023

Libraries across the state participating in the 2023 Library Innovation Lab program are hosting public programs this month that celebrate the cultural traditions and

September 27, 2023

California Humanities to Receive $50,000 Grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities for Program Series Combatting Hate-Fueled Violence

September 25, 2023

California Humanities Awards 20 Humanities for All Quick Grant Projects to Support Community Storytelling & Cultural Expression

September 18, 2023

California Humanities’ Board Member Daryle Williams Nominated to Serve in President Biden’s Administration

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

RANCHO DOMINGUEZ–Día de Muertos Community Celebration

VENICE–Exhibit opening: Where Has All the Affordable Housing Gone?

VENICE–Exhibit: Where Has All the Affordable Housing Gone?

FROM THE BLOG

California Humanities in LA: United We Stand, Exploring Little Tokyo and El Pueblo

In mid-September, California Humanities staff came together in Los Angeles for special partner programs and an in-person meeting with our board. Below are some

California Humanities’ Board Member Daryle Williams Nominated to Serve in President Biden’s Administration

The California Documentary Project in 2023: New Grants, New Stories, New Perspectives

The Sights and Sounds of Rumbo a California: An Interview with Arhoolie Foundation’s Curator Juan Antonio Cuellar

2023 Library Innovation Lab Programs Coming Near You

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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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