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

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California Humanities Launches What We Share: Culture. Community. California — Connection. 

November 21, 2025FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Shonda Moore  Phone: 951-963-4362 Email: smoore@calhum.org  California Humanities is proud to introduce What We Share: Culture. Community. California—Connection, a
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One Day of Giving, One New Story to Tell 

Help fund a community mini-grant this Giving Tuesday with California Humanities.  Every story starts with a spark—a question, a gathering, a shared idea that
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Library Innovation Lab: Building Belonging, One Library at a Time 

Rhythms of Resistance: Joy, Ritual, and Collective Memory 

Humanities at Play: Connecting Through Story and Play 

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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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Experience the Humanities

Los Angeles — Architecture Uncorked, Edition 5

playwrights Luis Alfaro Playwright, Painting in Red Diana Burbano Playwright, Flickers June Carryl Playwright, Florence and Normandie

Can Comedia Help Us Understand California’s Past?

Featured Speakers Moira Shourie Executive Director, Zócalo Public Square Open Mike Eagle Comedian and Rapper, Unapologetic Art Rap Vanessa Ragland Improviser and Co-Owner, Dynasty Typewriter Jasmine Williams President, Da Poetry Lounge Co. Sasheer Zamata Comedian, Actress, and Writer

How Does Art Connect L.A.?

FROM THE BLOG

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One Day of Giving, One New Story to Tell 

Help fund a community mini-grant this Giving Tuesday with California Humanities.  Every story starts with a spark—a question, a gathering, a shared idea that
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“Rhythms of Resistance: Joy, Ritual, and Collective Memory,” features Aïma Paule (they/them)

Rhythms of Resistance: Joy, Ritual, and Collective Memory 

mariana moscoso

Humanities at Play: Connecting Through Story and Play 

Featured Speakers Moira Shourie Executive Director, Zócalo Public Square Open Mike Eagle Comedian and Rapper, Unapologetic Art Rap Vanessa Ragland Improviser and Co-Owner, Dynasty Typewriter Jasmine Williams President, Da Poetry Lounge Co. Sasheer Zamata Comedian, Actress, and Writer

Zócalo Public Square Celebrates California 175 With Two November Events 

Jessica Jarmillo and Kamilah Arteaga

Welcome, Jessica Jarmillo and Kamilah Arteaga! 

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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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