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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Forgotten Chinatowns of Northern California

Visit “Forgotten Chinatowns of Northern California,” now open in Marysville.
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Red Carol: A Public Humanities Experience on Social Justice and Empathy 

Transforming a Dickens’ classic into a vibrant exploration of modern socio-economic issues.
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California Portraits: FANNY: THE RIGHT TO ROCK Returns to Sacramento

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

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

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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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BERKELEY—Little Central America 1984

FRESNO – Betty Rodriguez Regional Library: Communities Read Together Book Chat

FRESNO – Betty Rodriguez Regional Library: Communities Read Together Book Chat

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Forgotten Chinatowns of Northern California

Visit “Forgotten Chinatowns of Northern California,” now open in Marysville.
Read More »

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

Graphic with text "Define American" with silhouettes of figures with faces covered by American flags

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

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

Building Empathy Takes Middle Grade Students to Manzanar

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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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California Humanities

A state affiliate of the National Endowment of the Humanities.

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Oakland, CA 94607
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