California Humanities has just moved its Northern California offices from downtown San Francisco to Old Oakland.  Our new office is located above Swan’s Market, a historic marketplace that houses restaurants, stores, and businesses in a newly revitalized neighborhood. Our new and energetic neighborhood aligns closely with our mission to continue to connect …

Patient No More is a multifaceted project that tells the story of a little-known chapter in California’s history: how a group of determined Bay Area activists took over and occupied a federal building in San Francisco for 26 days in 1977 to protest the lack of progress in securing civil rights …

By California Humanities Board Member, Alex Espinoza I was raised in an environment where books were rare and precious commodities. The only books we carried around were those assigned to us by our teachers. We didn’t read out of pleasure at my house. The only time I ever saw my …

The first Monday of every September is known as Labor Day, a day dedicated to honoring the social and economic achievements of American workers. It’s a national tribute to the contributions that workers have made to our nation. Over its 40 year history, California Humanities has helped to raise greater …

August 19, 2015 Today, California Humanities announced the move of its Northern California office from its long-held base in San Francisco to the heart of Old Oakland. The new headquarters will be located above Swan’s Market, a historic marketplace that was once a major shopping destination in Oakland, and now houses restaurants, stores and businesses in a revitalized neighborhood.