"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

Collective Joy Project 

California Humanities presents the Collective Joy Project, a public dialouge Series. Our June theme is Grief as a pathway to joy.

What can joy look like when we create it together? 

The Collective Joy Project is a public dialogue series exploring how the humanities can help us reflect, connect, and shape our shared future. Each month, we’ll host two events designed to spark imagination and deepen community: 

  • Instagram Live Conversations 
    Held on the second Tuesday of each month, these 30-minute livestreams feature candid, humanities-rooted conversations with cultural workers, artists, and thought leaders. 
  • Facilitated Public Dialogues 
    On the second Thursday, we gather virtually for a deeper, guided conversation on that month’s theme. These are open, participatory spaces to reflect, share, and imagine—together. 

Whether you join us for a quick listen or dive into a dialogue, you’ll be part of a growing community exploring joy, cultures, and meaning in uncertain times. 

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