"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
WEBINAR—California Humanities invites you to attend a free informational session about funding opportunities for humanities programming in California. Join us Thursday, September 5 at 11 am PT on Zoom; to attend, register here. Program staff will give an overview of our current grant programs: Humanities For All Grants (Quick Grants and Project Grants), California Documentary Project Grants, Civics […]
MORENO VALLEY—Join a one-day pop-up exhibit at the library that will showcase photographs and memorabilia celebrating Guatemalan culture. This exhibit will provide insights into the community's history and heritage, encouraging reflection and discussion among visitors. It will be followed by an Artist Talk, where we will delve into themes of family archives and the preservation […]
EUREKA—“Chinese Pioneers” at the Clarke Historical Museum (CHM) explores visual history of Chinese Californians during the Exclusion Era and considers how the first generations of Chinese Californians were represented in mostly nineteenth-century photography before the 1882 Chinese Exclusion Act and after. This temporary exhibit, on view from September 7 to October 27, explores the social, […]
MARYSVILLE—The Chinese American Museum of Northern California (CAMNC) in Marysville was recently awarded a California Humanities for All Quick Grant for an exhibit entitled The Forgotten Chinatowns of Northern California. Ten small Northern California submitted photos and text to create this new exhibition, which will reflect the history and current condition of their respective Chinatowns. The ten Chinatowns are […]
LA MIRADA—Chef and culinary historian Hae Jung Cho will lead this fun, informative cooking workshop on the food traditions of the Korean holiday Chuseok! Samples will be provided. Attendance is limited. For Adults. Where: La Mirada Library | 13800 La Mirada Blvd, La Mirada, CA 90638 When: September 7, 2024 | 1-2 pm This program […]
MORENO VALLEY—Marimba Tropical Los Angeles will present this cultural performance to celebrate Guatemalan culture. An interactive discussion portion will accompany it to engage the audience in a dialogue about the cultural significance of the music and instruments. Where: Moreno Valley Public Library, 25480 Alessandro Moreno Valley, CA 92557 When: 6 pm, September 10, 2024 For […]
LOS ANGELES—From a healthy salad to a tasty steak and even the delicious dessert you just can’t wait to have at the end of a meal, the impact of climate change is there in every bite. Join LAist as we explore the intersection between food and climate. This event is part of NPR’s Climate Solutions […]
Above: Still from HOME COURT featuring Ashley Chea. LONG BEACH—HOME COURT (95 minutes) screens as part of the opening ceremony at the 2024 Cambodia Town Film Festival. This feature documentary traces the ascent of Cambodian American basketball prodigy whose life intensifies amid recruitment, injury, and triumph throughout her high school years. Followed by a Q&A […]
SAN PEDRO—The 30th Festival of Philippine Arts and Culture returns to Point Fermin Park, where the festival was consecutively held for the past 19 years. With multiple stages featuring Filipino American talent, Filipino food vendors, Filipino merch vendors and various pavilions featuring programming for children, seniors, culinary and ancestral arts. Event is FREE to attend […]
VIRTUAL—California Documentary Project Application Webinar In advance of the November 4, 2024 California Documentary Project (CDP) grant deadline, applicants are invited to attend a free informational grant workshop with California Humanities staff on how to develop a competitive application and manage the online submission process. Attendees are strongly encouraged to read the CDP grant guidelines […]
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