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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

Cal Humanities

"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

Experience the Humanities

A sample of California Humanities hosted and co-sponsored lecture series, panel discussions, and interviews with authors, thinkers and educators. Also included here are documentary film trailers from California Humanities-supported projects and California Humanities grantees’ events.

Highlighting Upcoming LGBTQ+ Humanities Projects

  • October 1, 2023
  • Blog, Humanities For All, Spotlight
A man speaks into a microphone against a glittery blue and pink curtain.
A Queer Histories Festival, Stories of the Gay Rodeo, and in celebration of LGBTQ+ History Month.
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Library Innovation Lab Programs Coming Near You—October 2023

  • September 28, 2023
  • Blog, Experience the Humanities, Library Innovation Lab, Spotlight
Collage of LIL programs from around the state
Libraries across the state participating in the 2023 Library Innovation Lab program are hosting public programs this month that celebrate the cultural traditions and
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California Humanities Awards 20 Humanities for All Quick Grant Projects to Support Community Storytelling & Cultural Expression

  • September 25, 2023
  • Humanities For All, Press Releases, Spotlight
Black and white photo of protesters holding signs, seen from an aerial pov
20 new grantees will receive $99,018 in funding through the Humanities for All Quick Grant program.
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The California Documentary Project in 2023: New Grants, New Stories, New Perspectives

  • September 1, 2023
  • Blog, California Documentary Project, Experience the Humanities, Spotlight
Collage of photos from five CDP projects.
As we approach this year’s California Documentary Project grant deadline, we are highlighting some exciting grantee accomplishments and accolades over the past year.
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The Sights and Sounds of Rumbo a California: An Interview with Arhoolie Foundation’s Curator Juan Antonio Cuellar

  • September 1, 2023
  • Blog, Experience the Humanities, Humanities For All, Spotlight
A row of six circular record labels on a blue blackground.
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, read our spotlight on Rumbo a California, an exhibit about Mexican music in the Golden State.
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2023 Library Innovation Lab Programs Coming Near You

  • September 1, 2023
  • Blog, Experience the Humanities, Library Innovation Lab
Collage of LIL programs from around the state
Since March, the dedicated librarians who make up this year’s Library Innovation Lab (LIL) program cohort have been hard at work, interviewing community members to
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A Library Innovation Lab Reunion at CLA 2023

  • June 9, 2023
  • Blog, Library Innovation Lab
A recap of our visit to the CLA conference in Sacramento and Library Innovation Lab reunion.
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11 New Projects Awarded $270,000 in Spring Humanities for All Project Grants

  • June 5, 2023
  • Humanities For All, Press Releases
artwork showing production design for Schlitzie project, showing a red circus tent with red and white bunting on the ceiling
11 new grantees will receive $270,000 in funding through the Humanities for All Project Grant program.
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New Series in Los Angeles Showcases Indigenous Filmmaking in June 2023 

  • June 2, 2023
  • Blog, Humanities For All
Quad of four film stills: a cow surrounded by red video graphics, a woman plays a violin next to a still pond, a hand with fingers painted red holds a red card against the sky, two people stand outside portrayed behind a yellow video filter.
From June 2-18, The UCLA Film and Television Archive and UCLA American Indian Studies Center will present Imagining Indigenous Cinema: New Voices, New Visions.
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