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Artist, storyteller, and California Humanities Board Member Brenda Wong Aoki, along with the Center for Asian American Media, recently were awarded a Hewlett50 grant from the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, along with nine other recipients across the Bay Area. Below, Brenda reflects on what the award will mean to …

Every year, California Humanities staff share a list of books they’ve enjoyed over the past year and/or what they plan to read over the holidays. See below for some of our recommendations, and find these books at your local bookseller! Renée Perry, Operations Coordinator: I have a pile of books …

We have been thinking a lot about our young people. From the civic engagement of the Parkland students on the heels of tragedy to the recent midterm elections that heralded the highest turnout of 18 to 29-year old voters in 25 years at 31 percent, according to the Center for …

One of the first projects funded through our Humanities for All Project Grant program launched in 2017, In|Dignity, is an interpretive exhibit organized by the California State University, San Bernardino Anthropology Museum. In|Dignity  incorporates photo portraits and stories contributed by Inland Empire residents who have experienced marginalization as a result …

Thinking of applying for a grant from California Humanities in 2019? Don’t wait until the last minute! In 2018, we got a brand new grant portal. With that improvement, there are some important changes. Below, we’ve highlighted three things you need to know and do to set yourself up for …

By strengthening the rich fabric that keeps Californians connected, California Humanities starts conversations that shape the future of California. From libraries to VA hospitals, California Humanities celebrates Californians and their stories. From community centers to concert halls, we honor the traditions that make California both inclusive and expansive. We champion …

Note: If you haven’t applied for a grant since summer 2018, please read our blog post about the new SurveyMonkey Apply grant portal and how to register. California Humanities is opening of another round of our Humanities for All Project Grants program. Guidelines and application instructions are now available on …

Libraries participating in the 2018 Library Innovation Lab: Exploring New Ways of Engaging Immigrant Communities through Public Humanities Programming cohort are wrapping up their programming. Here are a few of the many exciting activities being held in late November and December; visit our online events calendar to find out about other programs. …

“Everything tastes better when you share,” I used to say to my kids when they were young, referring not only to food, but to ideas, experiences, perspectives. Earlier this month, nine California Humanities staff members and our Board Chair had an opportunity to partake of all of those things at …