Tag Archives: Stockton

Filipino American Stories at the Smithsonian: How Can You Forget Me

Posted on March 20, 2026 by Jeff

A martial arts teacher looking for practice space found 26 steamer trunks in the basement of an old building in Stockton.  These trunks belonged to former members of the Filipino American fraternal organization called Legionarios Del Trabajo. The contents of … Continue reading →

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Why Stockton for Asian Americans?

Posted on October 23, 2024 by Edwin Bai

Stockton – a mid sized city in California’s Central Valley known for being one of the poorest, most dangerous cities on the West Coast. Whenever the name is mentioned, there is a negative connotation associated with it; being one of … Continue reading →

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