STOCKTON, Calif. — There's a new exhibit honoring Civil Rights activist Larry Itliong at the Filipino American National Historical Society Museum in downtown Stockton. The exhibit tells the story of Itliong from early life to lasting legacy.
Itliong was born in the Philippines and immigrated to the U.S. in 1929 at 15-years old. He became a farmworker and quickly turned to activism. He advocated for farmworkers, immigrants, Asian Americans and others faced with racism, injustice and poor conditions.
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Itliong led the Delano Grape Strike in 1965. He worked with other labor leaders, like Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta, to demand rights for farmworkers.
The new exhibit at the museum comes with a timeline and video highlighting his commitment to activism and making a positive change. The museum says the goal is to educate all and shed a light on untold stories.
You can visit The Filipino American National Historical Society Museum on Saturdays and Sundays in downtown Stockton. You must make an appointment in advance.
To learn more, visit the museum website.
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