California Humanities A State of Open Mind
Dr. Kenya Davis-Hayes on the real story of the Green Book and the incredible places it listed.
Read More »The Green Book in California: An Historical Exploration
The Green Book in California: Places of Note
A list of locations throughout the state that the Green Book listed, some of which are still open.
Read More »The Civil Rights History of Roller Skating
An interview with Tina Brown and Dyana Winkler, the filmmakers behind new documentary UNITED SKATES.
Read More »United Skates’ Co-Directors on Making the Documentary
An interview with Tina Brown and Dyana Winkler, the filmmakers behind new documentary UNITED SKATES.
Read More »Phelicia Wright on the Los Angeles Skating Scene
Phelicia Wright, who appears in the new film UNITED SKATES, talks about roller skating culture & custom shoes.
Read More »OAKLAND—Screening of Little White Lie
Free screening of the documentary Little White Lie.
Read More »Recording African American History in Oakland with the Commons Archive
A new collection of books documents neighborhood history through many voices.
Read More »BERKELEY—Screening of THE PUSHOUTS
A documentary interrogating crucial questions of race, class, and power in education.
Read More »SAN LUIS OBISPO—Exhibit: Portraits and Perspectives
Combining portraits by photographer Renoda Campbell with oral history excerpts that center and amplify local Black voices.
Read More »SAN FRANCISCO–Screening of AGENTS OF CHANGE
Join a free screening followed by a conversation with Directors Abby Ginzberg and Frank Dawson.
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