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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 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

California Humanities to Receive $20,000 Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts

California Humanities has been approved for a $20,000 Grants for Arts Projects award from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA).
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Everybody is Entitled to Equity: Stories from Emerging Journalist Fellows at Sierra College

A set of four stories produced by a team of journalist fellows at Sierra College in Rocklin, California.
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  • May 17, 2023

California Humanities Awards 21 Humanities for All Quick Grant Projects to Support Community, History, & Storytelling

  • May 10, 2023

California Humanities Awards $90,000 to Six CDP NextGen Projects Supporting Youth Media Storytelling

  • May 1, 2023

APA Heritage Month Spotlight: Lucy Burns and Karen Umemoto of Never Forget

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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Five students pose for a photo outside.

Everybody is Entitled to Equity: Stories from Emerging Journalist Fellows at Sierra College

A set of four stories produced by a team of journalist fellows at Sierra College in Rocklin, California.
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MAKING WAVES

Making Waves PBS Premiere Dates in May

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Humanities for All Quick Grant Applications Open May 15

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3 Questions With Rachel Hatch

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Earth Month Spotlight: Jenny Hale and Lisa Barker of Project Wild Edges

Experience the Humanities

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CLAREMONT–Exhibit: It Really Is a River

SAN JOSE–Exhibit: Queer Threads

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OPEN—Humanities for All Project Grant

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