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

Archive Year: 2024

Forgotten Chinatowns of Northern California

  • Blog, Humanities For All, Spotlight
People inside an exhibit gallery reading panel information
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Visit “Forgotten Chinatowns of Northern California,” now open in Marysville.

Red Carol: A Public Humanities Experience on Social Justice and Empathy 

  • Blog, Humanities For All, Spotlight
Promo graphic of around a dozen fists rising up toward the sky against a red background with snow.
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Transforming a Dickens’ classic into a vibrant exploration of modern socio-economic issues.

California Portraits: FANNY: THE RIGHT TO ROCK Returns to Sacramento

  • Blog, California Documentary Project, Spotlight
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An interview with Bobbi Jo Hart, the filmmaker behind the documentary FANNY: THE RIGHT TO ROCK.

Los Medanos Journalist Fellows Report on the Experiences of Immigrants in Contra Costa County

  • Blog, Emerging Journalist Fellowship, Spotlight
Graphic with text "Define American" with silhouettes of figures with faces covered by American flags
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Student journalists at Los Medanos College in Pittsburg, California launched DEFINE AMERICAN, a four-part series and documentary film that highlight the perspectives and experiences

National Native American Heritage Month: Celebrating Our Central Valley Indigenous Elders

  • Blog, Humanities For All, Spotlight
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“Indigenous Wisdom” in Fresno is one of many supported projects celebrating the stories, culture, and traditions of indigenous Californians.

Building Empathy Takes Middle Grade Students to Manzanar

  • Blog, Civics + Humanities Middle Grades, Spotlight
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The middle school Building Empathy project visits and reflects on Manzanar Historic Site through writings and poetry.

Library Innovation Lab 2024 Programming Events in November

  • Blog, Experience the Humanities, Library Innovation Lab, Spotlight
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More public programming on deck this month at libraries across the state.

California Humanities Announces 50th Anniversary in 2025

  • Press Releases, Spotlight
California Humanities 50th Anniversary logo overlaid on semi transparent background photo of poppy field.
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California Humanities will mark 50 years in 2025.

Scenes from Sacramento: How Can California Overcome Its Voter Disillusionment?

  • Blog, California on the Ballot, Spotlight
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A photo recap of our California on the Ballot program at the Sacramento Public Library.

Engage in National Arts and Humanities Month 2024   

  • Blog, Experience the Humanities, Spotlight
Man wearing flannel shirt and backpack facing a white board with post-it notes on it, title written in marker at the top reading October is Arts and Humanities Month
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Engage civically where you are with these arts and humanities resources.

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California Humanities

A state affiliate of the National Endowment of the Humanities.

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538 9th Street, Suite 210
Oakland, CA 94607
415.391.1474

Los Angeles

1000 N Alameda Street, Suite 240
Los Angeles, CA 90012
415.391.1474

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