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Living Harriet Tubman

Living Harriet Tubman: Embodying History, Shaping Public Memory 

On February 20, the short documentary Living Harriet Tubman premiered at the historic Lincoln Theatre in Washington, D.C., as part of the 2026 Black
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THE STORIES WE TELL JazzAntiqua’s intimate jazz-theater experience – weaving music, dance, film, spoken word and visual art in a celebration of lived experiences, collective memory, cultural legacy, community and Black JOY! Artistic Director: Pat Taylor

The Stories We Tell: Embodying Cultural Memory Through Jazz 

On February 22, JazzAntiqua Dance & Music Ensemble presented The Stories We Tell at the Silver Screen Theater at the Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood, in celebration
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Walking Through California’s Layered Past

The Humanities Endure

California Humanities Joins National “By the People” Initiative with Indigenous-Led Podcast Series 

Experience the Humanities

SANTA BARBARA— This exhibit highlights the experiences of Hispanic community members of Santa Barbara County from 1850 to 1970, recognizing the multifaceted nature and complex history of Hispanic identity in California.

SANTA BARBARA—Santa Barbara Hispanic Family Histories, 1850-1970 Virtual Exhibit

Zomics April 29

RANCHO CUCAMONGA—ZOMICS: A Festival of Zines & Comics

Living Harriet Tubman

Washington DC — Living Harriet Tubman, Film Premiere

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California Humanities is committed to making the public humanities open to all. This commitment, centered in our equity values statement, informs how we approach our programming, communications, and website. We recognize that accessibility needs are constantly evolving, and in response we are frequently assessing our work to ensure that we are not creating unintentional barriers to participation. We value your feedback and appreciate any comments or questions at accessibility@calhum.org.
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For over 40 years we have promoted the humanities as relevant, meaningful ways to connect us to one another in order to help strengthen California. We produce, fund, create and support humanities-based projects and programs, eye-opening cultural experiences and meaningful conversations. All of which we couldn’t do without your help.

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