Reclaiming AAPI and Agricultural Worker History
Organized by the Larry Itliong AAPI Coalition
Media Roundtable & Educational Forum
May 30, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Join community leaders, organizers, advocates, and members of the Filipino community for a timely educational forum and media roundtable focused on honoring the legacy and ongoing contributions of farmworkers in California and across the nation.
This gathering will provide background on the growing campaign to rename Cesar Chavez Day as Farmworkers Day — a movement aimed at recognizing the collective power, sacrifice, and leadership of the countless farmworkers who have shaped the farmworker labor movement throughout history.
Attendees will learn about the historical roots of the movement, the contributions of farmworker communities and organizers, and why this campaign matters today. The forum will also help prepare community members, media representatives, and supporters for an upcoming press conference taking place in June.
The event will include:
- Educational presentations on farmworker labor history
- Discussion on the Farmworkers Day campaign
- Community perspectives and storytelling
- Media engagement and Q&A
- Opportunities to connect with organizers and advocates
This forum is open to community members, students, educators, labor advocates, media professionals, and anyone interested in learning more about the fight for recognition, dignity, and justice for farmworkers.
Together, we honor the people whose labor feeds our communities and whose organizing continues to shape movements for workers’ rights and social justice.