Celebrating Community and Culture at California Libraries in December
2023 Library Innovation Lab participants are hosting public programs in December that celebrate the cultural traditions and heritage of immigrant communities.
National Native American Heritage Month Project Spotlights
We are proud to feature several current and upcoming projects that are sharing and celebrating the stories, culture, and traditions of indigenous Californians.
Libraries Celebrate Immigrant Traditions and Heritage this November
Libraries across the state participating in the 2023 Library Innovation Lab program are hosting public programs this month that celebrate the cultural traditions and heritage of immigrant communities.
California Humanities Welcomes Marika Garcia as Director of Development
California Humanities is pleased to announce life-long California resident Marika Garcia as its new Director of Development.
Highlighting Upcoming LGBTQ+ Humanities Projects
A Queer Histories Festival, Stories of the Gay Rodeo, and in celebration of LGBTQ+ History Month.
Library Innovation Lab Programs Coming Near You—October 2023
Libraries across the state participating in the 2023 Library Innovation Lab program are hosting public programs this month that celebrate the cultural traditions and heritage of immigrant communities.
California Humanities Awards 20 Humanities for All Quick Grant Projects to Support Community Storytelling & Cultural Expression
20 new grantees will receive $99,018 in funding through the Humanities for All Quick Grant program.
California Humanities to Receive $50,000 Grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities for Program Series Combatting Hate-Fueled Violence
The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) has named California Humanities as a funding recipient for its United We Stand initiative, which will support local programming the help combat the destructive effects of hate-fueled violence on our democracy and public safety.
California Humanities’ Board Member Daryle Williams Nominated to Serve in President Biden’s Administration
On September 15, President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate California Humanities’ Board Member Daryle Williams to serve as a key leader in his administration.
The California Documentary Project in 2023: New Grants, New Stories, New Perspectives
As we approach this year’s California Documentary Project grant deadline, we are highlighting some exciting grantee accomplishments and accolades over the past year.