A renewed commitment to California stories, documentary storytellers, and the communities whose experiences shape our understanding of the state. After a short pause, the
By Alexandria Ybarra Experiencing American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez alongside my grandmother—who came of age in the barrio of the San Fernando
Reclaiming Our Stories continues its journey. Some stories aren’t meant to stay in one place. This month, we’re proud to launch Reclaiming Our Stories:
Every Connecting California grant begins with a simple idea: when people come together to share stories, communities grow stronger. This month, California Humanities awarded
California Humanities supports the thoughtful essay In Defense of Public History, published by Zócalo Public Square and co-authored by historian William Deverell, USC Professor
Written by Alexandria Ybarra On Saturday, June 26, Native and non-Native Communities across the ancestral lands now known as California gathered at the Autry
When California Humanities launched Connecting California, we asked a simple but urgent question: How can we help Californians come together across differences? The answers