Filipino American students and alumni at San Jose State University, along with community groups across the region, are leading an effort to memorialize the legacy of Filipino-American farmworkers.
Filipino American students and alumni at San Jose State University push for mural honoring the legacy of Filipino-American farmworkers.In the South Bay, a new opportunity to dedicate a visual marker is renewing a push for more representation.
"Right now, our part of history is left out," Ariana Lacson said. "And I'm just grateful that our university recognizes that and is trying to make amends basically. And make sure that we're represented as Filipino students." The collaborative effort will put a permanent mural across four panels, outside the main entrance of the SJSU Student Union. It's a high-visibility spot that will soon amplify and preserve parts of the important and historic contributions of Filipino Americans.
Joining FAN on Saturday will be SJSU President Cynthia Teniente-Matson, who will be announcing the beginning of this collaborative project to commemorate Filipino American history, including the contributions of Filipinos in the United Farmworkers movement. He addressed the themes of Filipino Farmworkers, which are sure to be included in the installation. The empty panels present endless possibilities.
Filipino history is driving a force for many Filipino American designers across the Bay Area, as they transform traditional looks on items they sell.
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