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Leilani Mendoza spent her early years in Okinawa, Japan, where her father was stationed in the Marines. Born in Hawaii to Filipino parents, her family moved to Southern California when she was 7.
As a Cal State Fullerton student she has learned more about stereotypes, social justice and the rise in anti-Asian bias and racism through programs at the Diversity Initiatives and Resource Centers, in Asian American studies classes and the Pilipinx-American Student Association (PASA) Kaibigan.
Mendoza, a sophomore, realized how as an Asian American, she was treated differently growing up in a predominantly white neighborhood.
Leilani Mendoza
Plaques being unveiled today in honour of shirt factory workers in Derry
Special recognition for iconic industry
Derry was once at the centre of the world s shirt factory industry.
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Derry s shirt factory workers will be honoured today when plaques will be unveiled at a number of the city s former factories by Derry Trades Union Council (DTUC).
The unveilings are among a number of events organised by DTCU as part of Workers Rights and Social Justice Week which begins today.
A DTUC spokesperson said: “Derry Trades Union Council through our week long programme of events during Workers Rights and Social Justice Week 2021 strive to change attitudes, shape thoughts and actions.
Derry trade unionists invite public to week-long programme of events ahead of International Worker s Day
A flag which appeared in Derry on International Worker s Day last year.
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Trade Unionists will hold a programme of events throughout next week in the lead-up to International Worker s Day on May 1.
Chair of Derry Trades Union Council, Niall McCarroll, says: In solidarity with each other and in our hearts we continue to shape the people’s declaration. Styling our thoughts and actions in a way in which we begin to awaken a new mood, one which delivers equality, justice, tranquillity and spiritual peace.