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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

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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Fall 2023 Project Grants Awarded $330,000 for Engaging Humanities Programs Across California

14 new grantees will receive $330,000 in funding through the Humanities for All Project Grant program.
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Emerging Journalist Fellows at El Camino College Win Top Media Prize for Coastal Erosion Series

Read more about first place awards from the College Media Association (CMA) for the 2023 Emerging Journalist Fellowship team at El Camino College in
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  • November 30, 2023

Celebrating Community and Culture at California Libraries in December  

  • October 29, 2023

National Native American Heritage Month Project Spotlights

  • October 27, 2023

Youth Grants Available! Civics + Humanities Grants Back for Second Year

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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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CALEXICO–Closing Events: Land of Milk & Honey

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MALIBU–Preserving the History of South Los Angeles

EXHIBIT— Imperial Geographies: How Border Policy, Pollution, and Labor Create the Modern Salton Sea and Imperial Valley

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Emerging Journalist Fellows at El Camino College Win Top Media Prize for Coastal Erosion Series

Read more about first place awards from the College Media Association (CMA) for the 2023 Emerging Journalist Fellowship team at El Camino College in
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National Native American Heritage Month Project Spotlights

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Youth Grants Available! Civics + Humanities Grants Back for Second Year

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Libraries Celebrate Immigrant Traditions and Heritage this November  

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Highlighting Upcoming LGBTQ+ Humanities Projects

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SAN FRANCISCO–Exhibit: Contemporary Indigenous Voices of California’s South Coast Range

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EXHIBIT— Imperial Geographies: How Border Policy, Pollution, and Labor Create the Modern Salton Sea and Imperial Valley

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