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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

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

Search Results for: commons archive

Recording African American History in Oakland with the Commons Archive

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Golden Gate Local Collection Book Launch at the Golden Gate Branch Library on September 21, 2019.
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A new collection of books documents neighborhood history through many voices.

OAKLAND―Golden Gate Library’s Commons Archive Launches Local Book Collection

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Unveiling reception for Golden Gate Library’s new Local Books Collection.

FORT BRAGG FILM SCREENING–Reclaiming Archives: The Films of Jennifer Dysart

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FORT BRAGG FILM SCREENING–The Larry Spring Museum in partnership with indigenous filmmaker Jennifer Dysart, will screen two short films made using audio-visual materials found

OAKLAND―Golden Gate After-Hours: Celebrating Neighborhood African American History

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Enjoy a special presentation celebrating the seminal work of Ruth and Eugene Lasartemay, one of the founding families of the East Bay Negro Historical

OAKLAND– Carnegie Library History: Golden Gate Branch

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OAKLAND– Join two local history experts, Annalee Allen and Gene Anderson, for a fascinating talk on the legacy of Carnegie and specifically, the Golden

The Humanities at Home

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REAL BOY, a film supported by the California Documentary Project, depicts the changing relationship between a mother and her 19-year-old as he navigates an evolving gender identity.
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See our list of videos, films, podcasts, online exhibits, interactive websites, and more.

Black History in California

  • Blog, California Documentary Project, Humanities For All
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Events you can experience across the state in February.

OAKLAND―Neighbor Connections: Black Panther Party Free Breakfast 50th Anniversary

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View archival news footage of Black Panther activities and learn community-building tools.

OAKLAND―Neighbor Connections Workshop: Restorative Justice

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View archival news footage of Black Panther activities and learn community-building tools.

OAKLAND―Neighbor Connections Workshop: Black Panther Party Films & Skills Workshop 

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View archival news footage of Black Panther activities and learn community-building tools.

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