Situated near the Southern East Side of California’s Central Valley, Lindsay’s history traces back to the first Orange Trees that were planted there. Year after year, this small town in Tulare County sees individuals coming into the area. Individuals from … Continue reading
On March 11, 2018 American Friends Service Comminute (AFSC) Pan Valley Institute organized a Know Your Rights Training in Madera, CA along with key community leaders. There was a presentation by Leticia Lopez fellow of AFSC, Silas Shawver who is … Continue reading
My name is Wasan Abu Baker. I am a Muslim woman and community leader, advocate for the Syrian refugees, FIRM staff member, Sunday school teacher and currently a fellow of AFSC Pan Valley’s Tamejavi Cultural Organizer Fellowship Program (TCOFP). This … Continue reading
In May Wasan and Asim Abu-Baker were invited to speak at the UCSF Fresno Family Medicine program Cross Cultural Competency lecture series hosted by Dr. Liana Milanes and her family medicine colleagues. The aim of the UCSF Cross Cultural Competency … Continue reading
On October 02, 2016 I attend the showing of Dr. Thomas Ellis’ production of Hands Up at Fresno State. The production consists of 7 testaments written by 7 writers, inspired by the death of Michael Brown, who was shot multiple times … Continue reading
On July 11, 2015 my team and I put together the presentation “Are You Hmong?” that aims to explore how identity influences the way we interact with our immigrant community and how we organize, through storytelling. The basis for … Continue reading
By Ruby Hinojosa On Saturday, June 20th Dolly Solomon, in collaboration with her Learning Group, held the fourth installment of the Tamejavi Culture and Arts Series (TCAS) which centered on Indian culture and its many facets including music, dance, and … Continue reading
Hola a todos mis companeros becarios de Tamejavi. Quiero agradecerles a todos los que asistieron a mi evento, Encuentro Purhepecha. Ojala les haya gustado porque aunque fue muy sensillo el programa pero lo hicimos con mucho gusto para compartilo con … Continue reading
Join us for a celebration of art and culture as the Valley’s immigrant communities share their stories. The Tamejavi Culture and Art Series: Regaining a Sense of Home, a Celebration of Color and Heritage consists of heritage-based events, featuring the … Continue reading
Good morning All, I would like to re-schedule the Hmong Culture Ktichen event at my house for July 21st, 2012 from 9:00am to 12:00 noon.
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