"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

Initiatives

Youth Perspective

CA 2020: Youth Perspective and the Future of California

CA 2020: Youth Perspective and the Future of California is a statewide initiative that focuses on the lives and experiences of young Californians. Read More »

Favianna Rodriguez: Three Women (Yellow)

The Art of Storytelling

The Art of Storytelling exhibit series celebrates California’s rich cultural and artistic histories and dynamic changing demographics.  Read More »

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Tools of the Trade

To support the public humanities field and promote its recovery from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, California Humanities organized and delivered a series of free online learning sessions in 2020-2022. Read More »

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California on the Ballot

Through California on the Ballot, a series of virtual events, we reflect on what civic engagement currently looks like in California, examine its roots, and ask what changes might soon be in store. Read More »

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