Program & Events
Explore Programs Offered by The California Endowment
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Programming designed to convene, build solidarity and create a connective tool to uplift voices in community for social change.
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CalEndow Live
CalEndow Live is the public programs arm of The California Endowment. With health and racial equity at the center of our programming, CalEndow Live offers inclusive and topical lectures, roundtable discussions, film screenings, critical conversations with authors, educators, organizers, activists and artists, and through town halls and creative experiences.
Calendow Live is open for all and free for the public good.
Past Events
Brenda Solórzano: My First Year at The California Endowment
Brenda Solórzano, The California Endowment’s President and CEO, was the guest for CalEndow Live’s event on Dec. 10. She reflected on her first year on the job and highlighted priorities for 2026. It was a lively and important conversation and she was unequivocal in the organization’s commitment to health equity and racial justice. Chief Strategy Officer, Carolyn Wang Kong, moderated the virtual event.
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Dolores Huerta: California’s Legendary Organizer Speaks Out
Dolores Huerta will join CalEndow Live on September 18 at 6:00 p.m. to share stories from her groundbreaking career and discuss the ongoing struggle for immigrants’ rights and labor justice.
Huerta co-founded the United Farm Workers’ Union with Cèsar Chàvez, helped organize the 1965 Delano grape strike, and served as Vice President of the UFW until 1999. She was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2012, the nation’s highest civilian honor.
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Joy-Ann Reid: Reflecting on the Condition of Our Journalistic and Government Institutions
Joy-Ann Reid: Journalist, Author, and Advocate was the guest for the July 9 CalEndow Live event. It was moderated by TCE board member Jahmal Miller.
She shared her thoughts on several topical issues and gave her perspective on recent changes in the media landscape. A recording of the conversation is now available online. You can watch the replay and share this link with anyone who missed the event.
John Leguizamo - Fighting for Justice in Work and in Life
CalEndow Live featured actor, writer, and producer John Leguizamo on April 29. It was a lively and engaging conversation about his work as an activist and entertainer. Hosted by Chief Communications Officer Sarah Reyes, the conversation also touched on how Leguizamo channeled his personal experiences as an immigrant into his work as a performer and advocate.
Brenda Solórzano: Meet Our New President and CEO
The California Endowment’s new President and CEO joined CalEndow Live on November 19 to share her thoughts on philanthropy, her hopes for California, and her excitement about returning to her home state. This hourlong conversation highlighted many of the most important issues facing California and featured great questions submitted by our live virtual audience.
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Cristela Alonzo: Laugh and Learn
On September 18, writer, actor, advocate, and stand-up comedian Cristela Alonzo joined CalEndow Live for an insightful and funny conversation. She discussed her groundbreaking career and shared how her experiences in a close-knit first-generation immigrant family inspire her to work for change. The virtual event highlighted The California Endowment’s celebration of National Hispanic American Heritage Month and was moderated by board member María Blanco. Cristela is the first Latina to create, write, and star in her own major network sitcom, Cristela. Exploring Latino culture and skewering Latino stereotypes are pillars of her sitcom and her two Netflix comedy specials: Lower Classy and Middle Classy. Cristela is currently touring nationwide to perfect a third hourlong special, Upper Classy. A recording of the conversation with Cristela is available online.
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Unveiling Our 2025 Annual Report
The California Endowment is proud to present our 2025 annual report. Read about the work we are supporting and our partners who are changing California to a state of belonging and inclusion.
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