California Humanities A State of Open Mind
June 2022
ONLINE—Reaching New & Underrepresented Audiences
On June 16, join California Humanities for Reaching New & Underrepresented Audiences a conversation with humanities programmers from across the state, facilitated by Dr. Oliver Rosales of Bakersfield College History Department. This event is part of our new series Tools of the Trade: A Practical Series for Humanities Programmers. June 16, 2022 4:00-5:00 pm PT Register for the Online Event Learn how recent California Humanities grantees are successfully engaging their new and returning audiences with humanities programs. Hear their takeaways from experimenting…
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ONLINE—Voters on the Move
California is home to one in eight US residents. Yet population growth has slowed: the 2020 Census resulted in a rare loss of a seat in the House of Representatives. What factors explain motion in the California electoral map? What practical challenges are presented by voter turnover? Join us on Zoom on June 22 at 4pm for Voters on the Move. To register, use the link below. Wednesday, June 22 4:00-5:00 pm PST Register for the Online Event Through California On The Ballot, California Humanities…
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APPLICANT WEBINAR—Humanities for All Project Grant
Learn abou updates to the 2022 Project Grant Program.
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ONLINE—Voting Rights for Incarcerated Californians
In November 2020, California voted to refranchise 50,000 parolees under Prop 17, sparking a broader conversation about voting rights for incarcerated and formerly incarcerated citizens. What is the situation today? How has this question been discussed throughout state history? Join us on Zoom on July 20 at 4pm for California on the Ballot: Voting Rights for Incarcerated Californians. To register, use the link below. Wednesday, June 22 4:00-5:00 pm PST Register for the Online Event Through California On The Ballot, California Humanities invites the people of…
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ONLINE—Voting Rights for DACA Recipients: Ten Years In
California is home to 183,000 DACA recipients and nearly 1 in 4 Californians is foreign born. What civic powers do DACA status holders have in California? How is voter access offered at the local, state and federal levels? On its tenth anniversary, what is the legacy of this landmark program? Join us on Zoom on August 11 at 4pm for Voting Rights for DACA Recipients: Ten Years In. To register, use the link below. Wednesday, June 22 4:00-5:00 pm PST Register for the…
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ONLINE—Voting Rights for Indigenous Populations
Despite rights granted by the Indian Citizenship Act of 1924, many native people remain excluded from democratic processes. We explore the barriers facing native voters and seekers of public office, including landmark legal battles, literacy laws, and voter ID requirements. How do other countries govern alongside their Indigenous populations? Join us on Zoom on August 11 at 4pm for Voting Rights for Indigenous Populations. To register, use the link below. Wednesday, September 28 4:00-5:00 pm PST Register for the Online Event…
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