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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

Celebrate the Season At Your Local Library

A book sits open and is covered with colorful ribbon and other decorations.

Celebrate the season and learn more about the cultures and traditions of immigrant communities at a library near you this month. Libraries participating in our Library Innovation Lab: Exploring New […]

Recovering Cremains in the Aftermath of Wildfires

Project and Evaluation Director Felicia Kelley talks with “Ashes from Ashes” Project Director, Dana Shew, to learn more about her inspiration for the project and the process and people involved.

Making SPACES for Local Stories

A performer stands in the center of a large staircase in front of a giant backdrop inside city hall.

Integrating dance and storytelling performances in “SPACES: Oakland” as part of the Oakland/Saint-Denis Cooperation Project.

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