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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

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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 in context."

— Elizabeth Laval & Candice Pendergrass, Sikh Youth Public History Project

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

California Humanities has been approved for a $20,000 Grants for Arts Projects award from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA).

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

A set of four stories produced by a team of journalist fellows at Sierra College in Rocklin, California.

May 17, 2023

California Humanities Awards 21 Humanities for All Quick Grant Projects to Support Community, History, & Storytelling

May 10, 2023

California Humanities Awards $90,000 to Six CDP NextGen Projects Supporting Youth Media Storytelling

May 1, 2023

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

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

A set of four stories produced by a team of journalist fellows at Sierra College in Rocklin, California.

Making Waves PBS Premiere Dates in May

Humanities for All Quick Grant Applications Open May 15

3 Questions With Rachel Hatch

Earth Month Spotlight: Jenny Hale and Lisa Barker of Project Wild Edges

Experience the Humanities

CLAREMONT–Exhibit: It Really Is a River

SAN JOSE–Exhibit: Queer Threads

OPEN—Humanities for All Project Grant

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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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