United We Stand in Riverside: Hate and Resistance in the Inland Empire
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A recap of our United We Stand partner program with Zócalo Public Square at UCR ARTS in Riverside, California.
Introducing a Letter of Intent Process for Project Grants To Ease Burden on Applicants
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A new LOI process for the next deadline of Humanities for All Project Grants, opening June 1, 2024.
Creating a New American Muslim Tradition: A Celebrative Music Event from the Muslim Musical Mosaic Project
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After hosting a series of music-focused “salons” with members of the Muslim American community in Los Angeles, Muslims for Progressive Values is hosting a free celebratory event for the Muslim Musical Mosaic Project on June 30.
Yuba-Sutter Black History Illuminates Little-Known History in California
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The Sutter County Museum readies for the opening of a first-of-its kind exhibit and programs on Black History in Yuba-Sutter Counties.
Seven New Humanities for All Project Grants Receive $174,405 To Support Community Storytelling in California
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Seven new grantees will receive $174,405 in funding through the Humanities for All Project Grant program.
A Word on Juneteenth
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Observing our country’s second independence day.
California Humanities Welcomes Andres Chavez and Deborah Sanchez to the Board of Directors
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We are pleased to welcome Andres Chavez and Deborah Sanchez (Chumash, O’odham and Raramuri) to the Board of Directors.
Two California Documentary Projects Premiere at Frameline48
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Spotlighting HELEN AND THE BEAR and SALLY! during LGBTQ+ Pride Month at San Francisco’s longest-running showcase of queer cinema.
PLA 2024: The Impact of ‘The California Humanities Initiative’ in California’s Public Libraries
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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
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Continued investment in our public libraries is necessary for a thriving democracy.