We recently engaged in a series of thoughtful email exchanges with the leadership of Girls’ Voices Now (GVN), a proud grantee of California Humanities California Documentary Projects Grants. For over […] The post Grantee Spotlight: Women’s Voices Now appeared first on California Humanities ..read more

Oakland, CA – March 6, 2025 – California Humanities is pleased to announce the return of Vanessa Whang as a consultant serving as Programs Strategy Advisor. Whang, a former Director of […] The post California Humanities Re-engages Vanessa Whang as Programs Strategy Advisor, Welcomes Shonda Moore as New Director of Marketing and Communications appeared first on California Humanities ..read more

February 19, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Contact: Shonda Moore  Phone: 415.391.1474 x303  Email: smoore@calhum.org    California Humanities awards $197,700 in grants to support history, storytelling, and public programs across the state. Projects include […] The post California Humanities Awards Grants to Support Cultural and Historical Initiatives Across the State appeared first on California Humanities ..read more

February 12, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Contact: Shonda Moore  Phone: 415.391.1474 x303  Email: smoore@calhum.org    Oakland, CA -California Humanities is honored to be a recipient of a $32,405 grant from the California Arts […] The post California Humanities Receives $32,405 from the Statewide Regional Network Grant awarded by California Arts Council appeared first on California Humanities ..read more

Shaping Tomorrow: Convergence is an interactive experience by Liminal Space Collective which explores the space between place and connection. Participants will play a game together, creating a colorful spatial art […] The post Grantee Spotlight: Liminal Space  appeared first on California Humanities ..read more

February 6, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Contact: Shonda Moore  Phone: 951-963-4362  Email: smoore@calhum.org  Oakland, CA —California Humanities, a nonprofit committed to fostering connections and understanding through storytelling, history, and cultural […] The post California Humanities Welcomes Senior Program Officer mariana moscoso and Database & Grants Manager Elisa Kutza appeared first on California Humanities ..read more

50th Anniversary event takes place on February 28, 2025 at The City Club of San Francisco Special guests include: ROB BONTA, 34th Attorney General of California MICHELE ELAM, William Robertson […] The post CALIFORNIA HUMANITIES CELEBRATES 50 YEARS OF OPENING MINDS: CELEBRATING CALIFORNIA’S STORIES AND VOICES appeared first on California Humanities ..read more

February 6, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Contact: Shonda Moore  Phone: 951-963-4362  Email: smoore@calhum.org  (Oakland, CA)—California Humanities is pleased to announce the election of four distinguished professionals to its Board of […] The post California Humanities Welcomes Four New Board Members as Organization Celebrates 50 Years of Opening Minds  appeared first on California Humanities ..read more

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 – California Humanities extends our heartfelt thoughts to everyone affected by the devastating wildfires currently ravaging Southern California. The destruction of homes, communities, and cherished cultural […] The post Statement from California Humanities on the Southern California Wildfires appeared first on California Humanities ..read more

California Humanities invites you to apply for the Humanities for All Project Grants, supporting locally-initiated public humanities programming that reflects the diverse needs and interests of Californians. These grants encourage […] The post Apply Now: Humanities for All Project Grants  appeared first on California Humanities ..read more