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 Celebrates National Arts and Humanities Month 2024   

This month, we’re spotlighting the impact of the arts and humanities in our civic life.
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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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“An Unfinished Work:” A Filipino American Perspective on America 

Sierra College Emerging Journalist Fellows Report on Fentanyl in Northern California

Library Innovation Lab 2024 Programming Events in October

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

LONE PINE—Alabama Gates 2024

LOS ANGELES—Sites and Cycles of LA: Bike Messengers and the City

TWENTYNINE PALMS—From There To Here: An Exhibit of Military Art and Words

FROM THE BLOG

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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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Library Innovation Lab 2024 Programming Events in October

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United We Stand Convening in Oklahoma City: Connecting Through Culture

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California Latino Heritage Month: September 15–October 16

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Library Innovation Lab 2024 Programming Launches with Events in September

Support Our Work

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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Our Locations
Oakland

538 9th Street, Suite 210
Oakland, CA 94607
415.391.1474

Los Angeles

1000 N Alameda Street, Suite 240
Los Angeles, CA 90012
415.391.1474

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