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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

Collage of four Quick Grant project photos. Three show people tabling at a public program, a man performing at a poetry night, and two dancers with hands intertwined in a field. The other image is a historic photograph of people protesting colonialism holding hand-made signs.

Now Live! Revamped Quick Grants, Plus Webinars and Office Hours

Quick Grants are now accepted on a rolling basis! Check out our newest resources to help you develop a strong proposal.
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AAPI Stories in the Spotlight: Ashley Chea and HOME COURT

Spotlighting the California Humanities-supported HOME COURT documentary for AAPI Heritage Month
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California Humanities Awards $400k to 13 New California Documentary Project Grantees  

Diving Into Design with California Humanities’ 2024 Library Innovation Lab Cohort 

Announcing California Humanities’ 2024 Library Innovation Lab Recipients  

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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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WATSONVILLE—Día de Abuelita

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FROM THE BLOG

Collage of four Quick Grant project photos. Three show people tabling at a public program, a man performing at a poetry night, and two dancers with hands intertwined in a field. The other image is a historic photograph of people protesting colonialism holding hand-made signs.

Now Live! Revamped Quick Grants, Plus Webinars and Office Hours

Quick Grants are now accepted on a rolling basis! Check out our newest resources to help you develop a strong proposal.
Read More »

United We Stand in LA: Exploring Black Art and History at SoFi Stadium

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Farida Erikat on Arab Youth Storytelling in El Cajon

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Advocating for the Humanities on the Hill in 2024

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California Humanities Announces Support for New CDP Public Engagement Projects in 2024

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