PLA 2024: The Impact of ‘The California Humanities Initiative’ in California’s Public Libraries

In-depth reflections by four Library Innovation Lab librarians about their experiences as project directors and mentors, plus a PLA conference recap.
California Humanities on Proposed Cuts to Library Funding in State Budget

Continued investment in our public libraries is necessary for a thriving democracy.
California Humanities on Proposed Cuts to Arts Funding in State Budget

Continued investment in the arts and humanities is necessary for a thriving democracy.
Literature & Medicine: Potlucks and Pondering with Healthcare Workers in Fresno

Catching up with food-based reading and discussion sessions at the Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center in Fresno, California.
AAPI Stories in the Spotlight: Ashley Chea and HOME COURT

Spotlighting the California Humanities-supported HOME COURT documentary for AAPI Heritage Month
Now Live! Revamped Quick Grants, Plus Webinars and Office Hours

Quick Grants are now accepted on a rolling basis! Check out our newest resources to help you develop a strong proposal.
Deadlines? What Deadlines? Submit a Quick Grant Any Time Starting May 1

Quick Grants will now be accepted on a rolling basis starting on May 1, 2024, available to organizations with total yearly operating budgets of $500,000 or less.
United We Stand in LA: Exploring Black Art and History at SoFi Stadium

A recap of our United We Stand partner program with Zócalo Public Square at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood.
California Humanities in LA: United We Stand, Exploring Little Tokyo and El Pueblo

In mid-September, California Humanities staff came together in Los Angeles for special partner programs and an in-person meeting with our board. Below are some highlights from our trip! On September […]
Farida Erikat on Arab Youth Storytelling in El Cajon

In celebration of Arab American Heritage Month, we interview Farida Erikat about the Majdal Center’s Homeland and Homemaking Project.