California Humanities A State of Open Mind
California Humanities is pleased to announce that over $3.1 million in Relief and Recovery grants are awarded to humanities-focused organizations facing challenges due to COVID-19.
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September 29, 2021
Integrating Arts & Humanities: The “California American Indian Culture and Art as Pedagogy: A Teaching and Learning Exhibit”
An interview with project director Leece Lee-Oliver about the exhibition “California American Indian…
September 27, 2021
Media & the Humanities: Recent Highlights from the California Documentary Project
Celebrating our CDP grantees and some of their recent activities, highlights, and accolades. …
September 27, 2021
Honoring Hispanic Heritage Month & More with California Libraries
A sampling of the exciting Library Innovation Lab-supported activities taking place around the state…
September 27, 2021
Celebrating the Legacy of Nancy Hatamiya During Arts & Humanities Month
Honoring the memory of longtime California Humanities’ Board Member and Chair Nancy Hatamiya through…
September 27, 2021
California on the Ballot Returns October 14–After the Vote: Recall Elections in California
Learn more about this free online conversation. …
September 27, 2021
Making SPACES for Local Stories
Integrating dance and storytelling performances in "SPACES: Oakland" as part of the Oakland/Saint-De…
August 30, 2021
Library Innovation Lab September 2021 Events
September Library Programs from the Library Innovation Lab cohort. …
August 27, 2021
An Interview with “Thai El Monte Garment Workers: The Return of Slavery and Trafficking in the Modern Era” Project Directors
Project Directors Chanchanit Martorell and Panida Rzonca share more information about the Thai El Mo…
August 27, 2021
Agriculture, Labor, & the Next Generation: An Inside View with Filmmaker Emily Cohen Ibañez
Filmmaker Emily Cohen Ibañez speaks about her recent documentary, FRUITS OF LABOR. …
August 27, 2021
“Watsonville Is in the Heart” Sharing & Archiving the History of Migrant Filipino Labor
An interview with Project Director Kathleen Gutierrez and her team. …
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$3.1 Million in Grants Awarded to California Organizations for COVID-19 Relief & Recovery
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16 Humanities for All Quick Grants Awarded for Public Humanities Projects
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California Humanities Receives $2 Million In State Funding
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California Humanities Awards $175K to 10 Ambitious & Innovative Public Programs
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Humanities for All Quick Grants Awarded for Humanities Projects Throughout the State
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