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Cal Humanities

A State of Open Mind

What's in a new name (and look)? You may have noticed that we’ve changed a little. We have a brand new organizational name, a new look and logo, both new and re-named programs, and a new website with plenty of ways for you to experience the power of the humanities.

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Searching For
Democracy

Searching for Democracy

How do we create a healthy democracy in a time of political polarization? How do we carry out our responsibilities as citizens in an increasingly interdependent world? Our statewide initiative is animating public conversation about how we forge a common good in a place of uncommon diversity of opinion, values, and cultures.

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Daniel
Alarcón

California Reads

How do we come together to talk about things that matter to us all? California Reads provides a springboard to think about and discuss ideas that are critical to you and to life in our state using a diverse set of five thought-provoking books.

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Nation

California Documentary Project

Each of the stories we’ve supported through the California Documentary Project adds a new layer to a complex and growing portrait of California. Together, they help us better understand who we are and where we live.

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An American
Mosque

Community Stories

Each of us has a story. Giving expression to the extraordinary variety of histories and experiences of California’s places and people moves us closer to finding our commonalities, appreciating our differences, and learning something new about how to live well together.

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Mar

Book Discussion with Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston

In-person book discussion program led by Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston, author of California Reads selected book Farewell to Manzanar. Free program; no reservation necessary.  

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Screening of Farewell to Manzanar

Screening of Farewell to Manzanar the full-length film, with an introduction and Q&A by author Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston.

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Mar

Author in Conversation: Daniel Alarcón

California Reads event at Imperial County Free Library, Heber Matus Hall, 1078 S. Dogwood, Heber, CA 92249.

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A State of Open Mind

Posted on February 19, 2012

What's in a new name (and look)? You may have noticed that we’ve changed a little. We have a brand new organizational name, a new look and logo, both new and re-named programs, and…

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Rhythm of the Refugee Exhibit

Posted on December 15, 2011

Under the dictatorship of Pol Pot, an estimated 95% of Cambodia's musicians and artists were executed in just four years. Several of the few who survived are preserving Cambodia's traditional repertoires and…

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Making Quiet

Posted on July 15, 2011

My urge to check my phone—that ever-present, flashing, buzzing weight in my pocket—has reached the level of addiction. The reasons are admirable. I want to read the latest news about the world.…

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