California Humanities Awards Nearly $180,000 to Storytelling Projects
Congratulations to the new awardees of the Community Stories program! Cal Humanities has just made 18 awards, totaling nearly $180,000, in the latest round of this competitive grant program that supports community-centered, […]
Veterans Visit Los Angeles Public Library
Participants in a California Humanities-supported reading and discussion group for veterans at a transitional housing facility in Los Angeles got the red carpet treatment when they paid a visit to […]
In Recognition of Labor Day, A Look at Some of Our California Labor Projects
The first Monday of every September is known as Labor Day, a day dedicated to honoring the social and economic achievements of American workers. It’s a national tribute to the […]
Literature Can Be A Powerful and Essential Tool for Social Evolution
By California Humanities Board Member, Alex Espinoza I was raised in an environment where books were rare and precious commodities. The only books we carried around were those assigned to […]
California Humanities’ Northern California Office Moves to Old Oakland
California Humanities has just moved its Northern California offices from downtown San Francisco to Old Oakland. Our new office is located above Swan’s Market, a historic marketplace that houses restaurants, stores, and […]
“Collecting Grassroots History” Project Director Interview
“…if we don’t have the people from our communities being involved in the humanities, then these histories disappear and that would be tragic.” – Amitis Motevalli Amitis Motevalli is the […]
California Humanities Recognizes National Hispanic Heritage Month
During National Hispanic Heritage Month, (September 15 – October 15) we recognize the contributions and the important presence of Hispanic and Latino Americans to California and celebrate their heritage and […]
Why the Work of Humanities Scholars Often Go Ignored
The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) just celebrated its 50th anniversary with a ceremony at the White House. Despite over $5bn in grants to promote innovative research and cultural programs, congressional […]
California Humanities Wins Schwartz Prize for Outstanding Work in Humanities Programming
California Humanities was the 2015 recipient of the Schwartz Prize for outstanding work in the public humanities for War Ink. This prize is awarded annually by the Federation of State Humanities Councils. This […]
What Will You Be Reading Over the Holiday Break?
At California Humanities we love books! Here’s what we’re reading over the winter break: Julie Fry is reading the following: Between the World and Me – Ta-Nehisi Coates In a […]