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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

"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

3 Questions With Julie Fry

Above image: Julie Fry (center), with California Humanities staff in Oakland on February 9, 2023. This month we talk to outgoing President & CEO Julie Fry about – of course […]

3 Questions With Fritz Friedman

A woman with a flowered blouse and a bald man with glasses smile for the camera in front of film posters.

Above image: Fritz Friedman, California Humanities Board Member, with actress Meryl Streep.   This month we spoke with California Humanities’ longest-serving board member Fritz Friedman, appointed by Governor Jerry Brown. He […]

A Year in Review and a Look Ahead

Above image: Los Angeles River Walk Tour at the 2022 National Humanities Conference. Photo courtesy of Lucena Lau Valle. As we bid adieu to 2022, and wish you a very […]

2023 Grant Opportunities at California Humanities!

Above photo: California Road by David Mark from Pixabay. This winter, California Humanities is pleased to offer five grant opportunities for humanities projects. California-based, non-profit organizations are eligible to apply […]

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