California Humanities A State of Open Mind
Grants for Youth Media Organizations in Support of Emerging California Mediamakers Age 18 and Under …
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February 14, 2019
California Love—Our Favorite Quotes for Valentine’s Day
From brotherly love to unconditional, romantic to self-love, our list has something for everyone. …
January 30, 2019
Library Innovation Lab grantees share highlights from last year’s programs
A Mam cultural festival in Oakland, a Bollywood series in Delano & an immigration zine in Santa Cruz…
January 28, 2019
Job Opportunity: Administrative Assistant
Work with the President & CEO on administrative coordination for the Board of Directors and provide …
January 11, 2019
Meet Our New Communications Manager
"People are constantly practicing the humanities without even realizing it." …
January 8, 2019
The Green Book in California: Places of Note
A list of locations throughout the state that the Green Book listed, some of which are still open. …
December 27, 2018
A New Program & Exhibit in East Oakland Shares Powerful Day Laborer Stories and Central American History
Curator Holly Alonso shares what the project revealed about migration experiences. …
December 21, 2018
Twelve Days of Giving: California Humanities by the Numbers
Day 12: More than half of California’s high school students need better humanities education. …
December 19, 2018
Engaging students in the future of California: A CA 2020 Media Summit Recap
Students from four different cities came together talk about the future of our state and of media. …
December 13, 2018
The Green Book in California: An Historical Exploration
Dr. Kenya Davis-Hayes on the real story of the Green Book and the incredible places it listed. …
December 12, 2018
National Endowment for the Humanities awards $1.6 million in grants throughout California
Of the 253 projects awarded nationally, 28 awards were made in California. …
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New Guidelines for California Documentary Project NEXT GEN Grants Now Available
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Upcoming grant deadlines for Humanities for All, Library Innovation Lab, & CDP NEXT GEN
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32 Grant Awardees from Around the State To Receive Almost $350,000
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Library Innovation Lab Application Window Opens January 1
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New Grant Portal: Three Things Grant Seekers Should Know
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