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Together in an unprecedented moment in history
Night of Ideas—and Documentary Film

Get a recap of our participation in this night-long event at San Francisco Public Library.
Scott Shafer on Jerry Brown

The host of The Political Mind of Jerry Brown shares insights from more than 40 hours with the former governor.
Crafting a Future of Resilience Beyond Borders

A series of events in Santa Cruz explore themes of identity and freedom through craft.
Honoring World AIDS Day

Learn about work we’ve supported that document the impact of HIV on communities in California.
A Blast from the Past: Unearthing Our Newsletter Archive

A treasure trove of archived newsletters from California Humanities’ 45 year history.
Grantee Event: Let’s Talk About the Middle East Film Series in Arcata on April 5

ARCATA– As part of the Let’s Talk About the Middle East film and discussion series, Humboldt State Univerity History professor Dr. Leena Dallasheh hosts a screening of Mustang (2015, France/Germany/Turkey/Qatar) […]
Honoring Black History Month

Black History Month, observed in February, is an annual celebration of the achievements of African Americans and recognizing the role they play in U.S. history. California Humanities is proud to […]
Documentary THE FORCE Streaming on PBS’ Independent Lens

THE FORCE streaming now until February 5, 2018 on PBS’ Independent Lens In 2014, after over a decade of federal monitoring for misconduct and civil rights abuses, the Oakland Police Department […]
California’s Veterans: War Comes Home Interviews

Launched in 2014, the War Comes Home initiative was launched to help veterans strengthen connections to their communities, and vice versa, and increase awareness and understanding of the impacts of war. Over […]