“…humanities projects encourage us to see the world in all of its rich complexity…” – Ildi Carisle-Cummins Docks to Delta Project was launched at the end of September 2015 with a live story-based performance during the two-hour train ride to Sacramento, and discussion sessions on the return trip to Oakland. …
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Why the Work of Humanities Scholars Often Go Ignored
The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) just celebrated its 50th anniversary with a ceremony at the White House. Despite over $5bn in grants to promote innovative research and cultural programs, congressional support, along with federal, state a private funding has dropped significantly. While society may seem to treasure the humanities and …
Read More »Meet Our New Program Associate
NAME: Erin Menne TITLE: Program Associate PREVIOUSLY: Grant Manager, Minnesota Housing GUIDING QUOTE: Where your talents and the needs of the world cross; there lies your vocation. — Aristotle CURRENTLY READING: Michael Chabon’s, The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay FAVORITE MOMENT OF CALIFORNIA HISTORY: When my husband and I packed up our belongings and headed West, …
Read More »Support California Humanities on #GivingTuesday
Looking for a way to give back during the holiday season? Consider making a gift to support California Humanities on Giving Tuesday. Your online donation will help us serve people across California through our grantmaking and dynamic, thought-provoking programming. Since 1975, California Humanities has worked with individuals and organizations such …
Read More »Trailer: Going On 13
GOING ON 13 is a documentary film directed by Kristy Guevara-Flanagan & Dawn Valadez that follows four girls growing up over four years.
Read More »Dogtown Redemption
DOGTOWN REDEMPTION, a documentary film directed by Amir Soltani, follows the lives of three recyclers in West Oakland’s Dogtown neighborhood.
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