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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

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.

Honoring World AIDS Day

Learn about work we’ve supported that document the impact of HIV on communities in California.

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 […]

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 […]

Three California Stories—Three Emmy Nominations!

We’ve got our fingers crossed here at California Humanities for the three California Documentary Project films nominated for 2017 Emmy Awards. The 38th Annual News and Documentary Awards® will be […]

THE INTERSECTION PODCAST

THE INTERSECTION PODCAST just released their second season: SHORELINE + SPACE PARK About the Intersection Podcast: The Bay Area is changing. The San Francisco skyline is filled with cranes. Dive bars […]

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