We’re happy to announce a free Zoom conversation with WCSA president-elect, Dr. Jeffrey Cabusao in celebration of California’s Larry Itliong Day. This day recognizes the influential Filipino labor leader who worked and organized from California to Alaska. Cabusao will talk about Filipino working-class labor and life, shine light on Larry Itliong, and welcome questions from the audience. Register in advance for this event below.

Register

Register to join this free WCSA Talk with Jeffrey Cabusao, by adding your name and email to the Zoom form and be sent a link to join. This is a WCSA Talk coordinated by current WCSA past-president, Jen Vernon.

Mural

Featured Image: Filipino history mural in Los Angeles, painted by artist Eliseo Silva. Read more about the mural at the Social & Public Art Resource Center. Larry Itliong is depicted in the blue suit with his fist raised, like the organizer he was, rallying the people. The “Delano 1965” Strike/Welga sign is behind him and other important leader activists, including Itiong’s co-organizer, Cesar Chavez in a brown jacket. Photo of mural taken in 2013 by Kenny Chang, Flickr.

Flier: WCSA Communication Coordinator, Sara Appel.