Mendez v. Westminster – California Civil Rights Story

Free Historic Preservation Latino Heritage Month Online

Start

September 11

End

October 31

Cost

Free

Organizer's Site

heritagemuseumoc.org/the-local-fight-for-equal-education-mendez-vs-westminster/

Council District

City Council District 1

Event Series Dates

Available to stream

Event Schedule

This online resource documents the landmark 1945 court case that challenged school segregation for Mexican children in California. Featuring historical records, media coverage, and video content, the site educates viewers about the fight for equality and its lasting legacy. It serves as a valuable archive for students, educators, and historians.

Upcoming Events

November 20 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm -
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$0.00 - $7.00

Hollyhock House Tours

Experience the interior of Hollyhock House at your own pace with a self-guided tour. Docents are on hand to provide information and answer questions.

December 4 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm -
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Free

1st Thursday San Pedro Art Walk

On the first Thursday of each month, the artists, entertainers, and business people of San Pedro celebrate the arts with an evening of open galleries, studios, street vendors, and live entertainment in the San Pedro Arts & Culture Entertainment District.

December 4 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm -
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Free

The Los Angeles River Farmers’ Market

The Los Angeles River Farmers’ Market is also a community meeting place with a wide range of activities and offerings, including live music, activities for children, and a rich and varied offering of artisans selling their handmade arts and crafts. It brings together farmers and producers from Ventura County and the Central San Joaquin region. Open Weekly on Thursdays, 3:00 pm -7:30 pm

November 21 @ 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm -
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Free

Echo Park Farmers’ Market

The Echo Park Farmers’ Market has grown steadily to become one of the most popular and well-attended of SEE-LA’s certified markets. Every Friday, 15 local farmers set up their tables and offer a wide variety of produce and value-added products like jams and jellies, honey, and fresh farm-grown flowers. Community and family events are held regularly, and live music helps make this late afternoon and evening market a must-do for the neighborhood. Open Weekly on Fridays, 3:00 pm - 7:30...

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