"California Is In The Heart" Celebration of FilAm History in California

1020 O Street,Sacramento CA 95814

18 March, 2023

Description

Join your hosts Filipino Bar Association of Northern California and Sacramento Filipino American Lawyers Association and sepcial guest (ret.) Calfiornia Supreme Court Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye in celebrating the critical role Filipino Americans have played in our state’s history. The "California Is in the Heart" exhibit highlights their influence in the Golden State from their first landing at Morro Bay in 1587, through the labor and civil rights movements of the 1960s, to current leadership in local and statewide office. Never-before-exhibited family photos tie into a map depicting Filipino towns across the state, while artists provide unique perspective as their work supplements a historic timeline. Additional sections celebrate the lifesaving work of Filipino nurses during the pandemic, highlight women’s role in the Fil-Am community, and address efforts to combat AAPI hate.