Mendez et al v. Westminster et al website
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OC Forum Video
On October 10, 2019, the OC Forum held an event at Moreno’s Restaurant in Orange. This event shed a light on one of Orange County’s darkest times.
Dr. David-James Gonzales, Beverly Guzman-Gallegos, Mike Ramirez, Harvey Moreno and Gustavo Arellano were the featured panelists. The panel shared their truth and stories of what it was like growing up in Orange County during the 1940s during the Mendez et al v. Westminster era.
Check out the video below: