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 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

Luis Valdez, Writer, & Teacher

“Communicate ideas through stories.”

From the migrant labor fields to Hollywood, Luis  Valdez remains true to his original vision…  performance that addresses the Chicano  experience in America in a context meaningful to  all Americans. Valdez’s credits include founder &  artistic director of the internationally renowned  El Teatro Campesino, recipient of the 2015  National Medal of Arts, and founding member of  the California Arts Council.