"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
YUBA CITY— Join the Sutter County Museum for a FREE reception to celebrate the new permanent exhibit From Barbers' Row to Beale Air Force Base: Black History in Yuba-Sutter at the Sutter County Museum. This exhibit explores Black pioneers and their legacy in making a lasting impact on the local history of Yuba-Sutter. Where: Sutter […]
SAN DIEGO—Join a screening of the documentary film NEW WAVE at the 25th Annual San Diego Asian American Film Festival. Filmmaker Elizabeth Ai embarks on a journey to capture the vibrant spirit of a musical phenomenon that electrified Vietnamese American teens in the 1980s: New Wave. What begins as an exploration of the rebellion and […]
FRESNO—Join us at the Betty Rodriguez Regional Library for the kick-off of our reading program, Communities Read Together, featuring the children's book, Efrén Divided by Ernesto Cisneros. Free copies of Efrén Divided in English and Spanish, until supplies last. For all ages. Acompáñenos en la biblioteca Regional Betty Rodriguez para el comienzo do nuestro programa de lectura "Communities […]
FRESNO—Join us at the Betty Rodriguez Regional Library for the kick-off of our reading program, Communities Read Together, featuring the children's book, Efrén Divided by Ernesto Cisneros. Free copies of Efrén Divided in English and Spanish, until supplies last. For all ages. Acompáñenos en la biblioteca Regional Betty Rodriguez para el comienzo do nuestro programa de lectura "Communities […]
YREKA—Free screening of SHASTA STORIES, a community centered documentary series highlighting the humanity, history, humor, and fortitude of Siskiyou County locals and culture at the Siskiyou County Library Yreka Branch. Come watch two episodes of this ongoing series from director Autie Carlisle. BYRDS OF A FEATHER The story of Charlie Byrd; California’s first Black sheriff from […]
LA MIRADA—Celebrate National Kimchi Day by making kimchi, the national dish of Korea! This program will be lead by Chef Yoon Hee Kim in partnership with the Korean Cultural Center, Los Angeles. Program is open to adults and families. Attendance is limited and advance registration is required. To sign up, see library staff, or register online at Visit.LACountyLibrary.org/Events […]
ESCONDIDO—The Art & Ethos of California Native Plants A free film screening SAGING THE WORLD spotlights the ecological and cultural issues intertwined with white sage, centering the voices of Native advocates who have long protected and cherished this plant. The short documentary was produced by Rose Ramirez, Deborah Small, and the California Native Plant Society […]
EL CAJON—Join a night of fun and celebrate the launch of the Kumeyaay Visual Storytelling Project's New Comics, Beyond Gaming and Kumeyaay History: Our Past, Present, and Future. The event will take place on November 16 at the Kumeyaay Community College at 910 Willow Glen Drive, El Cajon, CA 92019 from 6-8 pm. Presentation, Q&A, […]
AN ARTISTIC RESPONSE TO THE GROWING NUMBER OF MISSING AND MURDERED INDIGENOUS WOMEN. Thousand Oaks, CA—The REDress Project* focuses on the issue of missing or murdered indigenous women across North America. It is a powerfully emotional installation art project in response to this critical issue. The project has been installed in public spaces throughout the […]
GARDEN GROVE—Join us for a free screening of NEW WAVE, from director Elizabeth Ai, followed by a concert and dance party. Filmmaker Elizabeth Ai embarks on a journey to capture the vibrant spirit of a musical phenomenon that electrified Vietnamese American teens in the 1980s: New Wave. What begins as an exploration of the rebellion […]
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