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The Stockton non-profit Little Manila Rising helps students understand their history that’s often overlooked in school and how to be advocates for today's issue.

Little Manila Rising empowering future generations to reclaim Filipino American history Ananda Rochita Replay Video UP NEXT Little Manila Rising is educating people and bringing awareness about Filipino Americans in the Stockton area. They’re trying to empower future generations to remember and reclaim their history. “Stockton has such a rich history,” Jaelyn Galasinao Sanidad, a community educator at Little Manila Rising After School Program, said. “Ironically, no one really talks about it.” © Provided by KXTV-TV Sacramento Little Manila Rising has been around fo...

The long-lasting impact of California’s first Filipino-American teacher, Flora Arca Mata During a time when it was difficult for people of color to become teachers, Flora Arca Mata was a trailblazer for the Filipino-American community. Author: Ananda Rochita Updated: 7:26 PM PDT May 2, 2021 STOCKTON, Calif. — The Stockton Unified School District considers Flora Arca Mata one of California’s first Filipino-American teachers and someone who helped pave the way for other Filipino-American teachers. “She really helped a lot of the administrators that went o...

Women’s achievements and their history – both the inspiring and distressing – are not new to Stockton. Be it in sports, science, or civil rights movements, women have formed an important role in Stocktonian history. To commemorate March 8 as International Women’s Day, we’ve compiled 10 stories about women in the city. 1. Laura Campos brings annual Charles Washington award back to Edison High  Campos was named the 2020 winner of The Stockton Record’s Charles Washington Award. The award is given each year to an outstanding student-athlete who is also supportive of the community. ...