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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

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11 New Projects Awarded $270,000 in Spring Humanities for All Project Grants

11 new grantees will receive $270,000 in funding through the Humanities for All Project Grant program.
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Quad of four film stills: a cow surrounded by red video graphics, a woman plays a violin next to a still pond, a hand with fingers painted red holds a red card against the sky, two people stand outside portrayed behind a yellow video filter.

New Series in Los Angeles Showcases Indigenous Filmmaking in June 2023 

From June 2-18, The UCLA Film and Television Archive and UCLA American Indian Studies Center will present Imagining Indigenous Cinema: New Voices, New Visions.
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  • May 31, 2023

Pride Month Spotlight: T. Hammidi of Hi Desert Queer & Trans Oral History Project

  • May 25, 2023

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

  • May 22, 2023

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

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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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Quad of four film stills: a cow surrounded by red video graphics, a woman plays a violin next to a still pond, a hand with fingers painted red holds a red card against the sky, two people stand outside portrayed behind a yellow video filter.

New Series in Los Angeles Showcases Indigenous Filmmaking in June 2023 

From June 2-18, The UCLA Film and Television Archive and UCLA American Indian Studies Center will present Imagining Indigenous Cinema: New Voices, New Visions.
Read More »
Five students pose for a photo outside.

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

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

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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SACRAMENTO–Partner Screening: MIJA

SACRAMENTO–Partner Screening: OVARIAN PSYCHOS

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SACRAMENTO–Partner Screening: UNITED SKATES

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