Experience the 2024 Jefferson Lecture “Memories of Injustice” with Sam Mihara

2024 Jefferson Lecture in the Humanities Postponed Due to Wildfires The 2024 Jefferson Lecture in the Humanities, titled “Memories of Injustice,” has been postponed due to the devastating wildfires currently […]
Shaping the Future and Leading the Conversation on AI Ethics

Celebrating 50 Years of Opening Minds with California Humanities California Humanities proudly invites you to the kickoff celebration of our 50th Anniversary on Friday, February 28, 2025, at the historic […]
Apply Now: Humanities for All Project Grants

California Humanities invites you to apply for the Humanities for All Project Grants, supporting locally-initiated public humanities programming that reflects the diverse needs and interests of Californians. These grants encourage […]
Red Carol: A Public Humanities Experience on Social Justice and Empathy

Transforming a Dickens’ classic into a vibrant exploration of modern socio-economic issues.
Forgotten Chinatowns of Northern California

Visit “Forgotten Chinatowns of Northern California,” now open in Marysville.
National Native American Heritage Month: Celebrating Our Central Valley Indigenous Elders

“Indigenous Wisdom” in Fresno is one of many supported projects celebrating the stories, culture, and traditions of indigenous Californians.
California Portraits: FANNY: THE RIGHT TO ROCK Returns to Sacramento

An interview with Bobbi Jo Hart, the filmmaker behind the documentary FANNY: THE RIGHT TO ROCK.
Los Medanos Journalist Fellows Report on the Experiences of Immigrants in Contra Costa County

Student journalists at Los Medanos College in Pittsburg, California launched DEFINE AMERICAN, a four-part series and documentary film that highlight the perspectives and experiences of immigrants in Contra Costa County.
Building Empathy Takes Middle Grade Students to Manzanar

The middle school Building Empathy project visits and reflects on Manzanar Historic Site through writings and poetry.
Library Innovation Lab 2024 Programming Events in November

More public programming on deck this month at libraries across the state.