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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United We Stand in Riverside: Hate and Resistance in the Inland Empire

A recap of our United We Stand partner program with Zócalo Public Square at UCR ARTS in Riverside, California.
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Yuba-Sutter Black History Illuminates Little-Known History in California

The Sutter County Museum readies for the opening of a first-of-its kind exhibit and programs on Black History in Yuba-Sutter Counties.
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Seven New Humanities for All Project Grants Receive $174,405 To Support Community Storytelling in California

A Word on Juneteenth

California Humanities Welcomes Andres Chavez and Deborah Sanchez to the Board of Directors  

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

LOS ANGELES—Rooted: Equitable Access to Green Space Through Conversation, Art, and Poetry

LOS ANGELES—LA STORIES: HOME w/ CARRIBEAN FRAGOZA

FRESNO—Indigenous Wisdom: Celebrating Our Central Valley Elders

FROM THE BLOG

Group of four people on a stage for a program, step banners behind them with Zocalo and California Humanities logos

United We Stand in Riverside: Hate and Resistance in the Inland Empire

A recap of our United We Stand partner program with Zócalo Public Square at UCR ARTS in Riverside, California.
Read More »
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A Word on Juneteenth

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Two California Documentary Projects Premiere at Frameline48

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Creating a New American Muslim Tradition: A Celebrative Music Event from the Muslim Musical Mosaic Project

Collage of four Humanities for All Project grant projects

Introducing a Letter of Intent Process for Project Grants To Ease Burden on Applicants

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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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Oakland, CA 94607
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