"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

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"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

ONLINE–CITY/CITÉ: Translating Cities & Culture

CITY/CITÉ: Translating Cities & Culture. Join our conversation series to discuss how our cities must be built collectively with the arts and humanities at the center, with the co-curators […]

Making SPACES for Local Stories

A performer stands in the center of a large staircase in front of a giant backdrop inside city hall.

Integrating dance and storytelling performances in “SPACES: Oakland” as part of the Oakland/Saint-Denis Cooperation Project.

The Cultural Services of the French Embassy and California Humanities present Empowering Culture in Our Cities

Empowering Culture in Our Cities Documentary Announced

Empowering Culture in Our Cities: An Interview with Filmmaker Camille Servan-Schreiber

Filmmaker Camille Servan-Schreiber who is smiling and looking at the camera.

Camille Servan-Schreiber on the making of the short film

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