California AB 1805 signed by Governor Newsom!  Mendez et al v. Westminster et al. will be included in California's history and social science curriculum standards.  This 10 minute video gives the background and importance of this case and also features scenes from the Mendez Tribute Park, Westminster, CA. 

California AB 1805 signed by Governor Newsom! Mendez et al v. Westminster et al. will be included in California's history and social science curriculum standards. 

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We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Janice Munemitsu. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Janice below.

The Munemitsu/Mendez narrative has been officially featured on the U.S. National Park Service website within the "All American Stories" section!

Author Janice Munemitsu of Newport Beach tells the true story of two Orange County immigrant families whose fates intertwined as they faced racism during World War II.

Today, you’re going to hear what happens when people come together across cultures to support each other – amidst a backdrop of World War, racism, fear, and segregation in 1940s America.

https://www.latimes.com/socal/daily-pilot/news/story/2022-12-02/westminster-opens-mendez-tribute-monument-park-celebrating-historic-civil-rights-case

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