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The mural I chose from the Great Wall of Los Angeles was the “Migrant California”. It was created by Judy Baca and her team. This mural is about the immigrants in California during the 1930s and the struggles they went through. The immigrants are the highlight of the people coming here for a better life. In the mural, it shows family, race, and unity.

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The panel I chose from the Great of LA is "Olympic Champions Breaking Barriers". After lots of research, I found these reliable sources about the Olympic champions in my image. United States Olympic and Paralympic Museum and National Museum of American Diplomacy. These websites mention many information about their wins and backstories which helped significantly about my essay. Vicki Manalo Draves, Sammy Lee, Wilma Rudolph, and Billy Mills broke Olympic barriers, creating history by being the first Americans to achieve gold medals in their fields, exceeding racial and gender inequality and stereotypes. Through their unique talent, perseverance, and determination, all three Olympic champions left a mark on the history of sports and the Olympic movement, which became a panel on the Great Wall of Los Angeles mural to celebrate their achievements and acknowledge their hard work. The athletes above not only achieved personal success, but also broke through societal barriers, particularly in terms of race and gender. By becoming the first Americans to win gold medals in their specific events, they challenged prevailing stereotypes and paved the way for greater inclusivity and diversity in sports. Their achievements are portrayed as inspirational and influential, leaving a lasting impact on subsequent generations of athletes.

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My research paper on the Great Wall of Los Angeles is based on the Legend of Califa. The Legend of Califa is a story of how the state of California came to be named. It is about a black woman who was queen of an island consisting of only women and griffins, which the women kept as pets. This is significant to our history, especially in today's world because not only was the queen a woman, but she was a powerful black woman. In a society where women are underappreciated, it is a beautiful thing to know that they had such a major impact on our state.

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The Great Wall of LA: Indian Assimilation 

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After examining all 86 panels of the Great Wall of LA, the Indian Assimilation mural stood out to me the most due to its poignant portrayal of Native American assimilation policies in the United States. Created by renowned artist Judith F. Baca, this mural captures the complex history of forced cultural assimilation and marginalization experienced by Indigenous communities. Set against the backdrop of colonial expansion and government policies such as boarding schools and forced relocation, the mural symbolizes the enduring struggle of Native peoples for recognition, justice, and cultural preservation. Through its powerful imagery and historical context, the Indian Assimilation mural serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing impact of colonialism and the resilience of Indigenous cultures.

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My research paper based on The Great Wall Of Las Angeles will be on Luisa Moreno. Going through the panels Luisa Moreno caught my attention. Why I chose this panel, was because I found out she was born in Guatemala and it interested me because my mom is from Guatemala. What I noticed was a flag that was wrapped around her. While researching I found out that the flag around her represented her first national Latino civil rights assembly. On the flag, it says “El Congreso de pueblos,” which means the People's Congress. Luisa Moreno was always focusing on the abuse of Mexican American and Latina workers. In the panel you can see a man behind her harvesting/working. The train behind her represented the traveling she’s been through. I found out she went to Florida, Louisiana and California, she was a brilliant and labor organizer. I feel so proud of what she’s become and what she’s has done.The more I got to know her, the more proud I felt.

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My research paper on the "Baby Boom" Panel on the Great Wall of Los Angeles is a giant, colorful story about the time after World War II. A huge painting on a wall that tells the tale of the Baby Boom generation, the people born in the years after the war. Created by artist Judy Baca and her team, the mural is full of bright colors and detailed pictures that show important moments from that time. As you look at the mural, it's like taking a trip back in time. You see scenes from the civil rights movement, the counterculture revolution, and other big changes happening during that era. The mural doesn't just show the happy parts; it also tells about the tough times different groups faced. Standing in front of this artwork, you can feel a strong connection to the past. The faces and events painted on the wall make you understand what life was like for the people back then. The mural is like a giant puzzle, helping you piece together the stories and struggles of the Baby Boom generation. More than just a picture, the Baby Boom Panel is a way of celebrating the strength and diversity of that generation. It's a reminder of how people from different backgrounds came together and faced challenges, making the world a better place. Overall, doing more research on this mural isn't just about history in books; it's like a living history lesson that makes you think about the ways our past has shaped the world we live in today.

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The Great Wall of LA: Division of the Barrios and Chavez Ravine

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The Great Wall of LA: Division of the Barrios and Chavez Ravine

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After browsing through the panels of the Great Wall of LA, I found the Division of the Barrios and Chavez Ravine panel quite interesting. The main things that caught my attention were the baseball stadium and the lady in a red dress forcefully carried away by a police officer. As I further delved into the panel, I questioned the significance behind the stadium and the reasoning behind the lady forcefully pulled away. I soon began researching the history behind the panel and found the panel depicts what used to be Chavez Ravine. Before the Dodgers baseball stadium, Chavez Ravine was home to three Mexican-American communities of low-income. Around 1950, families were evicted of the area and forced to relocate. Initially, the area was to renovate into a community with new houses, schools, and playgrounds. However, plans changed and made it so the baseball stadium would be at the area. At the thought of this, multiple families refused to leave, which led to police officers forcefully pulling away residents from the area. The baseball stadium was sudden and unexpected, which similarly portrays an alien spaceship invading an inhabited area. As a result, families and communities separated. Establishments of highways and the baseball stadium soon replaced Chavez Ravine. Given the history of this panel, I chose to base my essay on this specific panel because I had not known of this event before and thought it was an important event to share and bring awareness to. Lastly, I am choosing to use the Library of Congress website as a source to include in my essay.

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My research paper on the Great Wall of Los Angeles will be based on the panel of the Jewish Refugees. This panel about Jewish refugees on the Great Wall of Los Angeles really resonates with me because it reminds me of the struggles so many people face today due to wars and displacement. Whenever I get into the museum, seeing their stories painted on a wall, I experience some emotions that are really touching, and a great feeling of connection to the challenges they encountered and the obstacles they overcame. Scenes of culture and tradition transport you to other countries where people face daily struggles due to strife. The more I discover about the refugees and their background, the deeper I get involved in their lives. If not for their suffering, they wouldn't have been as interesting to me, but instead they have taught me how deep this universal suffering is and how strong the human spirit can be. Their lives are the means for me to reflect upon the concepts of empathy, understanding and solidarity which are the paramount components of the process of dealing with historical refutations as well as the on-going problems of displacement and discrimination. The idea behind this question is to pay tribute to the inner strength of Jewish refugees and to broaden understanding of the united battle of the past and the present. I'm looking forward to delving into their thorough and giving information and in this way assist the public to be more knowledgeable and sympathetic toward those individuals suffering from war and exile.

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The Great Wall of LA: Interment Camp - Manzanar

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The Great Wall of LA: Interment Camp - Manzanar

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My research paper on the Great Wall of Los Angeles will be based on the panel of the Japanese Internment camps. The reason I chose this panel specifically is because, in 9th grade, I read a book about the internment camps in my English class. This book showed me details of what went on while living during this time. People were just ripped apart from their homes, only allowed to take what they could carry, and they were taken to these camps where they were set to live with other individuals they had never met before. They shared rooms, bathrooms, and meals. Through all of these events, the age of propaganda was at a high prime. All over the area, these posters hung up, each inflicting their special meaning behind them. In my English class, we analyzed pieces of propaganda in groups and revisited this topic last semester in my U.S. history class. I always found it all so interesting but revisiting it last year made all the unanswered questions I once had rush back to me. Overall, with this paper, I tend to research about the internment camps but I also have the advantage of using my prior knowledge from reading the book,” Farewell to Manzanar”.

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The Great Wall of LA: Migrant California

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The Great Wall of LA: Migrant California

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The caption of this panel is called migrant California and the information that it gives is just that obviously, people migrating from their homeland in California feel themselves with a bunch of migrated people from different continents. Considering that this was a very important event that took place in 1890, it illustrates the importance of hard work in this area's development.This book is intended to show people who have immigrated from other countries that they are not alone and that it can be hard to move to a new country that they don't know. Where do I get this information from? Because people move to another country to live a better life, the main reason they do so is to improve their lives. Probably in their homeland, they would have struggles and thus move to a new country to make a new life for themselves to change their lifestyle. There are a few things that I noticed about the artist's work, such as the flags. In my opinion, it is the flags that capture my attention and maybe other audiences' attention as you become deeply aware that many of these flags represent 30 or more countries from where people came from. In particular, I noticed a Mexican flag, which represents Isabel Castro's Mexican heritage. Cutting her flag represents herself. She comes from Mexican parents and probably her parents migrated from their country to come to California and give her a better life and putting that flag on that painting shows how she is proud of where she comes from.

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The panel from the Mexican rule is located in the first 1,000 feet of the mural in the Tujunga wash, LAVC. The creator of The Mexican rule panel is Artist Judith Francisca. painting seems to be symbolizing Mexico claiming territory over Spain. This panel from the mural was delivered in 1979 but was started in 1976. The panel was meant to be displayed from the community to see. During the time the panel was added to the mural it was during the time where people were fighting for civil rights and to show an overlook on native American history. The Painting of the panel was used to represent the Mexican soldiers and commander taking over the part of land corresponding to them. I chose this panel because not only did it catch my attention I am also a Mexican from both sides of my parents. Seeing this mural be dedicated to the Mexican people and soldiers who fought for our land. I enjoyed getting to know the history behind the panel.

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The Great Wall Of LA: Jeannette Rankin/ World War 2.

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The Great Wall Of LA: Jeannette Rankin/ World War 2.

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World War two was a significant era for our world because it has done much to reshape our modern lives. One way the world has drastically changed since World War two was women being elected into congress and politics. Jeannette Rankin was a powerful woman who had gathered strength and courage to stand up during a frightening time and fight for what's right. Her dignity and power took over and she was the first woman to be elected into congress. She fought for the Japanese while holding her head up high. Rankin has set an amazing example that women have the abilities and powers to change the world for the better. I chose this panel because I felt inspired by Jeannette Rankin and the confidence she held. It caught my eye and I believe this panel had much significance into my personal life as a woman.

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The Great Wall of LA: The California Gold Rush

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The Great Wall of LA: The California Gold Rush

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Although the Great Wall of LA obtains important historical events within California, the California Gold Rush stood out to me due to the visual rhetoric. Each illustration conveys a message. For instance, the globe symbolizes the different cultures and ethnicities arriving at Sutter's Mill hoping to find gold and acquire a greater future. Additionally, the phrase "White Only" represents the discrimination non-white individuals endured; suggesting that they should not partake in finding gold. However, I also admired the colors and illustrations. Also, the first source I used was “Texas Heritage” which helped me to understand the history of the California Gold Rush. The second source I used was "Norwich University" which helped me understand the benefits of the gold rush as well as its negative effects such as prejudice.

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While deliberately glancing at these astonishing panels on The Great Wall of LA., I came about to pick the one that caught my eye the most, “The Chinese Massacre”. The first thing I saw was the red background coming from the panel, it was a very vibrant color that made me want to research more about and learn more about the massacre that occurred that day and the reasoning as to why. Additionally, I also wanted something I would've had to research about the given ethnicity and not my own that I would've probably known how it ended. I wanted something new to learn and be more curious than before. Some sources that I used to help me write my essay include the article Oct. 24, 1871: Los Angeles Chinatown Massacre by Kelly Wallace. This article mentions in detail the information of the event that occurred on the day of the massacre and helped me get through my uncertainty. Another source I used was SPARC by Judith F. Baca, which helped me contribute to her message as to why she created this mural.

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The Great Wall of LA: The Red Scare & McCarthyism

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The Great Wall of LA: The Red Scare & McCarthyism

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“The Red Scare & McCarthyism” is a panel on the Great Wall of Los Angeles that symbolizes the effects of the Red Scare. The Red Scare began in 1945 when the United States government and all American citizens experienced a widespread fear over communist spies infiltrating the government or possible nuclear attacks. After researching about the Red Scare & McCarthyism, I learned about the 10 Hollywood film industry workers who were targeted by McCarthy, as depicted by the panel. Furthermore, this panel exhibits such a message through its symbolism. The symbolism of the trashcan in the panel represents how the government treated citizens, and how McCarthy abused the power that was given to him. For instance, the trash can highlights how society had discarded those who were falsely accused of being in favor of the communist party. Then, McCarthy is depicted to be bigger than everyone else in the panel to demonstrate the power he held in that period. In addition, the symbolism of the Hollywood sign in the background and the U.S.A. flag on McCarthy appeals to the logic of the audience. Moreover, I used sources such as Judith F. Baca's biography: https://www.judybaca.com/about/. I also used Artnews.com which provides a general overview of the Great Wall of LA. Overall, I enjoyed the research as I find it unbelievable this would ever take place especially since freedom of speech is preached in America yet people were shunned because of it.

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The Great Wall of L.A.: The Birth of Rock and Roll

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The Great Wall of L.A.: The Birth of Rock and Roll

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While going through the panels of the Great Wall of L.A., the "Birth of Rock and Roll" panel stood out to me because of Elvis' recognizable face. I remembered the two movies that I watched about Elvis and his legacy (Elvis and also Priscilla). These movies resonated with me and the panel on the Great Wall reminded me of them, resulting in me choosing it as my topic. Some sources I used to help write my essay include a book by Micheal T. Bertrand named Race, Rock, and Elvis and the article "Elvis Presley and the Black Community: Dispelling the Myths" by Trina Young. The first source explores Elvis and his background while the second source explores Elvis and his relationship with the Black community. Another reason I chose this panel is because I have always loved music!

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As I was walking down the path next to the Great Wall of Los Angeles one mural stood out to me the most. I saw craters in the ground and female nurses helping an injured man and I had determined that this mural was depicting a war site. The Women in the War Industry panel demonstrates the power women had during WWI. Even though they were not fighting in the war they were there to help during any major casualties, endangering themselves for the safety of others. The panel was created in 1978 by Judith F. Baca, a Chicano-American artist and activist. Baca was the leader and mentor fr many artists who helped create the Great Wall of LA.

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When walking down the Great Wall of LA this panel caught my eye right away. The "Californios" panel on the Great Wall of LA is a tribute to the Hispanic residents of California who lived during Mexican rule from 1821 to 1848. This panel focuses on specifically the Spanish-speaking individuals, many of whom were descendants of the original Spanish and Mexican settlers in the region. The Californios held significant roles as landowners and influential figures during the Mexican era, contributing significantly to the history of California. This panel's purpose is to honor and commemorate the unique contributions of the Californios, adding depth to the broader narrative of the state's development within the mural.

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While I enjoyed looking through all of the interesting murals on the Great Wall of Los Angeles, Farewell to Rosie The Riveter stood out to me because I briefly learned about her impact during World War II in my US History class. The history of the United States interests me, especially the women figures who have influenced our society. Rosie the Riveter represented the women who had taken traditional male roles, working in factories and shipyards to support the war effort. She demonstrated the shift in American gender roles which occurred during WWII. The mural was painted by Judy Baca during the summer of 1983, which makes me wonder what was going on during that time in California. Therefore, my choice not only had to do with my love for learning about the United States, but I would like to analyze this painting and understand the meaning behind it.

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I chose world war 1 because I like the subject, and because i remember the Harlem Hellfighters being sent to the most dangerous missions because of their skin color. It was a unit of purely African American soldiers. But with their courage and focus, they ended up being victorious and being key to winning WWI.

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The history of the United States is both long and proud being wivin by many great citizens, However it cannot be true to say that some of its darker history has been overlooked. The Chinese Massacre of Los Angeles, also known as The Chinese Massacre of 1871 was a horrifying event occurring on October 24, 1871, in the center of Los Angeles' Chinatown. This bleak chapter in history dawn's light on the racial tensions as well as discrimination the Chinese immigrant community faced in the United States during the early 19th century.

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While we were walking and looking at the murals, I chose to write about "Forbears of civil right". I chose to write about this because I admire the many who fought in a nonviolent way for civil rights to abolish legalized racial segregation, discrimination, and disenfranchisement in the country.

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I chose rock ‘n’ roll, because I have been a drummer since I was a baby. My whole family has been in to rock ‘n’ roll. And being Russian it was always a big part of my life history of rock ‘n’ roll Los Angeles is very deep and beautiful. It is highly influenced and a positive influence as well. A lot of history is connected to rock ‘n’ roll. It is beautiful to know and see the diversity through this picture, and it is beautiful, knowing music brings all together

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The Great Wall of LA: David Gonzales: Pacoima, CA

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The Great Wall of LA: David Gonzales: Pacoima, CA

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I chose to write about the panel, which belongs to David M. Gonzales: A United States Army soldier, who participated in World War II. This picture embodies not only him but thousands of soldiers who died on the battlefield. It is a breath and color of war. This is about a thousand soldiers who had the same fate as Gonzales․ It is everywhere and it threatens all of us today. In Armenia, we have the same situation and many soldiers deserve the same fate as David M. Gonzales. We have been fighting for more than thirty years. These years took away thousands of soldiers from us; some of them died while fighting, some while saving wounded soldiers, and some while removing the bodies of dead soldiers from the battlefield. Like David M. Gonzales these heroes also did not appear in the pages of history, but they all deserve to be respected and remembered forever. This is the main reason that I chose to write about this picture. It is very close to my heart. Looking at this picture, I thought I was looking at Armenia․

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The Great Wall Of LA:                      THE BIRTH OF ROCK AND ROLL

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The Great Wall Of LA:                      THE BIRTH OF ROCK AND ROLL

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I chose "THE BIRTH OF ROCK AND ROLL" because I believe that's how the whole music industry started. I love the history of rock and roll, it's what opened the door to all the music we have today. Rock and Roll emerged in the USA by the late 1940's and early 1950's. It originated from music such as rhythm and blues. In the earliest rock and roll styles, either the piano or saxophone was typically the lead instrument. These instruments were generally replaced or supplemented by guitar in the middle to late 1950s. Rock and roll had a polarizing influence on lifestyles, fashion, attitudes, and language. Some people believed that the music had a positive influence on the civil rights movement, because both Black Americans and White American teenagers enjoyed it.

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As a Marine Corps veteran, I chose to write about this mural because I believe the history and story behind "The Lost Battalion" is very rich and a powerful story to tell. In 5 days of battle, the 442nd broke through German defenses and rescued over 200 men, although suffering a brutal amount of casualties. 3 men from this battalion was awarded the Medal of Honor for their heroic feats during the war. However, they did not receive their medals until the year 2000 (almost 60 years later) because of discrimination. The 442nd Regiment of Japanese-Americans would go on to be one the most decorated unit for its size and length of service in the history of American warfare.

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The Great Wall of L.A “The Great train Robbery”

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The Great Wall of L.A “The Great train Robbery”

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I find this event in history really interesting because  “The Great Train Robbery” refers to a notorious planned heist in England in 1963. On the night of August 8-9, a gang of 15 robbers stopped the Glasgow-to-London Royal Mail train, which was carrying a large sum of money, by tampering with the railway signals. They then proceeded to steal £2.6 million in cash. The robbers escaped with the money, making it one of the most audacious and successful heists in British history. The gang meticulously planned the heist, which involved stopping the train in a remote location, overpowering the train staff, and transferring the money to vehicles. The Great Train Robbery captured the public's imagination and led to a massive manhunt by the police. The majority of the robbers were eventually captured and convicted, and the stolen money was mostly recovered. The heist significantly impacted how money was transported by train in the UK, leading to increased security measures.

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The Great Wall of LA: San Pedro Harbor 1900

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The Great Wall of LA: San Pedro Harbor 1900

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I chose "San Pedro Harbor 1900" for my project because it evokes powerful images of the sea. The oceanic elements in the artwork remind me of the vastness and mystery of the sea, which I find incredibly captivating.

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I chose to write about the japanese internet at Manzanar because my grandfather was there when he was a teenager. Growing up, I was told many stories on how the camps were run and what happened inside the camps. I even visited Manzanar many times to see my grandpa in the school year books and see all the historical stories that I never learned in school. I believe the stories of the Japanese internment should be taught and heard because it happened so recently in history. I plan on doing more research on the rich history of Manzanar and in turn gain more perspective on what my Grandfather and other Japanese went through in the camp

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I chose to write about The Daughters of Bilitis because I admire the courage it took to be the first lesbian political rights organization in the United States. It was founded in 1955 and provided a platform for lesbians to build a community during a time of discrimination. The Ladder is the first lesbian publication in the U.S. which were significant steps towards rights for the lesbian community. The organization's efforts paved the way for future activism and awareness. Being a gay woman in 2024 is more accepted, but we still face discrimination and stereotypes. With further research, I’ll learn more in depth.

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I have chosen to write about the Dunbar Hotel for the photovoice project because it stuck with me the most after seeing the whole mural. The hotel was a safe haven for African-Americans and became the prime destination for black musicians in Los Angeles. Legends such as Duke Ellington, Billie Holiday, and Louis Armstrong were known to play there.

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The Great Wall of LA: daughters of bilitis 

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The Great Wall of LA: daughters of bilitis 

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I chose this photo for my photovoice project because when we were walking and I saw it and wondered what it was and thought it looked interesting. I looked it up and it turns out it is a lesbian civil and political rights organization that started in San Francisco in 1955 that was an alternative to lesbian bars which had been raided and harassed by police. I want to learn more about this movement and write about it for this project. I haven’t heard of them at all and I hope to learn a lot of one part of history in one part of my community.

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I chose to write about Labor Strikes because there’s still people in the present asking for higher pay and if they’re asking for that it’s because they’re not making enough to support themselves and their families. I cannot imagine how much they suffered in the past, being exploited at work and with much lower pay.

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I’m choosing this photo for the Prompt Photo-voice Project and the reason why I’m choosing it is because deporting immigrants and separate families is something that we are still facing right now, and is something that concerns me because many of this people have to leave they country, families, culture, etc, behind to another country to work almost every day, some people have even 2 jobs and deal with discrimination to help their families and for a better future and I think that’s not fair to deport hard working people.

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The Great Wall Of Los Angeles : Migrant California 

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The reasoning for why I choose this specific panel - Migrant California, is because it resonates with who and where my family came from. Both of my parents are immigrants from Guadalajara, Mexico. And the more that I continue to look at this panel, the more that it warms my heart that the U.S. is really diverse with all the different citizens that comes here from their home countries. The panel shows a family of 6 with one of the child holding a briefcase, as the mother holds one child and the father hold the other two children. In the past couple years and current years, many immigrant people face a lot of racism in the states because they don’t speak english; however, the downside to being an immigrant the states is that, they are instead met with racial discrimination by certain groups of people who don’t welcome immigrants because of the stereotype that society has put upon them.

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The one mural that stood out to me was the one entitled “Baby Boom”. What always fascinated me was the aftermath after WW2 brought upon a strong economy for Americans, thus resulting in everyone believing they can raise a lot of children. in a lush, post war economy, the baby boomers were brought up in what were believed to be loving homes, without a fear of poverty, and grew up in neighborhoods where they felt safe. With this, however, i believe that their upbringing came at a cost to future generations, especially the generations of today, such as Millennials and Generation Z. With a worse economy now than ever before, a part of me believes boomers are partially, if not significantly, responsible for these shortcomings.

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The Great Wall of Los Angeles: World War II

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The Great Wall of Los Angeles: World War II

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Perhaps one of the most significant events in our history, World War 2 caused unprecedented violence, shaping what we are today as a society. The mural depicts the war as a colorful yet haunting environment. The juxtaposing imagery contributes to this mural's haunting nature, showing vibrant landscapes adjacent to monochromatic and faceless soldiers. It emphasizes how evil coexists with good by showing the California Aqueduct and World War 2 in the forefront. This mural resonated with me as it shows the fragility of our self-destructive nature.

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The Great Wall of LA - California Gold Rush

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The Great Wall of LA - California Gold Rush

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I chose to write about the California Gold Rush. The gold rush was great for America at the time, bringing in over 300,000 people to California. The influx of gold and work boomed the American economy and promoted growth. Unfortunately, many miners were competitive as the regions grew more crowded and there was less gold to be mined. Many Anglo-Americans became territorial and forced other nationalities away from the mines with numerous violent tactics. Racial tension and economic disparity led to many internal issues, but without the major boom in population, California's statehood wouldn't have happened so fast. I think it is important to speak about the history of California, the bad with the good, and no other moment was more important than becoming a state, thanks to the gold rush, as a free, non-slavery state.

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The Great Wall of LA: Women in the War Industry

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The Great Wall of LA: Women in the War Industry

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After scrolling through all the photos I had taken from the wall, my final decision was this mural. I believe this mural means a lot more than the others and that this was one of the big turning points for acceptance of all people; women in particular. Women contributed so much to the war effort that I think it deserves to be written about and really show how much they did for their country during this time period.

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This mural depicts the Mexican soldiers stepping on a Spanish flag as they proudly put up the Mexican flag. This mural was personally important to me because when the Spanish invaded Mexico they took the land and proclaimed it as their own. This war has ended but the Spaniards and Mexican continue to be very patriotic towards one another. When I see Mexican go to Spain, the ones that actually do go always wear their Mexican jerseys as a way to say “Hey I’m Mexican and I’m proud to be Mexican here in your land!” Today you see interviews from TikTok posted by people from Spain who proclaim that Mexicans have the most “annoying accent” out of Latino America. They also proclaim that the Spanish we speak is too “vulgar”. I find this funny coming from people who have slang words for very inappropriate things that I cannot mention on here. So they took our land and brought diseases and death and years later they still want to complain about our accents and the words we use in your native language. It is funny how this war set the stage for how Spaniards and Mexicans think of each other. Of course not all Spaniards are racist against Mexicans! I just have yet to meet one.

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The Great Wall of LA: Forebears of Civil Rights

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The Great Wall of LA: Forebears of Civil Rights

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I choose to do the Forebears of Civil Rights Panel. As a black woman in America myself, It is very important to represent the history of African Americans. It took hundreds of years to make progress from slavery, and the Civil Rights Movement is a prominent reason for that progression. Leaders and activist pictured in the Panel are Paul Robeson, Gwendolyn Brooks, M.L King, Ralph Bunche, and Rosa Parks. I cannot wait to go in-depth with how these black leaders attributed to the Civil Rights Movement and changed history. If It weren't for these black figures, I would not be able to have the rights I do today.

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The Great Wall of L.A.: Women's Suffrage (Suffragettes)

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The Great Wall of L.A.: Women's Suffrage (Suffragettes)

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From the first time I visited the Great Wall of L.A., I chose to do my photovoice project on the "Suffragettes" panel. This panel of the Great Wall depicts the time of Women's Suffrage from 174 years ago in a decade-long fight for their right to vote. This panel represents the women at the time who showed bravery against the government, which brought the Women's Suffrage Movement to life. The women in that very movement fought hard for their right to vote, and they fought for equal rights that men have. My question for this was "Why did men in the time treated women so lowly?" It made me feel guilt and a desire to show women more respect than what it is worth to make equality between men and women stronger in the future.

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For the photovoice project, I chose the Gay Rights wall because I had a connection to it. Us LGBTQ+ people have been wanting to be ourselves. Seeing the men wearing the masks to hide the fact that they are gay and they can't express it since it was heavily looked down on in the 1950s. Even till this day, people are still looking down at people who are part of the LGBTQ+ community and us who are part of the community, are fighting for our rights, so we can be ourselves. I just knew I had to right about the Gay Rights movement because as a person who's part of the community, it's sometimes so hard to live in a society where there are some people who won't accept me for who I am. Living in a household where you won't be accepted is the worst feeling.

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Seated on benches in front are educator Dr. Mary Mcleod Bethune (founder of NCNW in 1935) and current NCNW president Dr. Dorothy Height, plus several anonymous older black women, all of their faces expressing pride and strength. Standing behind them, and benefitting from their courage and perseverance, are entertainer Josephine Baker, TV personality Oprah Winfrey, jazz vocalist Sarah Vaughan, and Olympic runner Florence Griffith-Joyner. Through 31 nationally affiliated organizations and over 2oo local chapters, NCNW undertakes a wide variety of community-based projects aimed toward advancing the economic, social, educational, and cultural welfare of black women and others in the United States and abroad. Artists: Supervisor, Alice Patrick, assisted by Daryl Wells, D. McClelland, & Domminic McIntyre. Sponsored and commissioned by SPARC. Photo: © Robin Dunitz

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Description / Interpretation: Seated on benches in front are educator Dr. Mary Mcleod Bethune (founder of NCNW in 1935) and current NCNW president Dr. Dorothy Height, plus several anonymous older black women, all of their faces expressing pride and strength.

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I chose to write about Migrant California. On the Great Wall of LA there is a part that shows how a lot of people from different countries migrated to California. Calisphere finds “One-half million Mexicans migrated to the United States during the 1920s, with more than 30 percent settling in California.” (Joshua Paddison) My question is why amongst all these flags the Armenian flag is missing. During the 1915, when Armenia was going through the genocide, many Armenians migrated to California. Armenians are very unseen that they are not on the wall.

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The Great Wall of LA: "Division of the Barrios & Chavez Ravine"

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One piece of art that stood out was this mural about Chavez Ravine and the divided Barrios. I am always intrigued by the history of Mexicans in America since I am one of them. There is a large amount of symbolism within the artwork that tells an entire story. The section of history that this part of the wall represents is when families were evicted from Chavez Ravine in order to build various projects, with the biggest being Dodger Stadium. The injustice that occurred there caused hundreds of Mexican-Americans to forcibly lose their homes along with the destruction of schools and churches. It is a heartbreaking story that should not be forgotten to time.

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The Great Wall of LA panel that I chose to discuss the is the section regarding Labor Strikes. Out of all of the options we were presented with to discuss, this one was the one that I found particularly interesting and resonated with me. While I have personally worked my fair share of jobs where I was underpaid and overworked, it is nothing compared to the working conditions of the 1920's and 1930's that is depicted in the panel I chose. This period of history has always been fascinating to me given the glam of the roaring 20's only to be followed by the horrors of the Great Depression. While some experienced the high life in those times, the truth is for the majority that was not their reality. I look forward to learning further information regarding the labor strikes that resulted from unfair wages and hazardous working conditions.

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The 442nd Infantry Division stuck out to me because I was infantry, and these men fought before me; they laid the groundwork for the history of the infantry, yet it is hardly discussed. When I look at the picture, I see men driving the Nazis, the Flag flying behind them, forcing them, the comforts of America stacking up behind them. Back home, where men and women had their hands out, begging, the Flag goes forward, protecting those they leave behind. Americans of all races and religions are watching stateside, anger looming over them. I see them like Americans on 9/12/2001, united yet worried about what tomorrow will bring. They are unsure what is happening, what this man, Hitler, will do to them if he gets his way. Will they live? What's happening to their families back in Europe? We are a country united against fascism.

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The Great Wall of LA: The Birth of Rock & Roll

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The Great Wall of LA: The Birth of Rock & Roll

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Walking alongside The Great Wall of LA, I came across a mural that stood out to me. 'The Birth of Rock & Roll. When I saw that Elvis was front and center on the stage. While the other African American Musicians were behind him or on the side of him, cast aside. It sparked a memory. Well, I'm not sure if it is a memory, but I know I remember hearing that African Americans started the genre of rock. But most people don't know these POC artists because the media has portrayed Elvis and other white rock musicians as the face of rock n roll. Rock is also a genre of music I grew up with, so knowing its origins is something I would like to know.

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Coming across the Great Wall of La, I ended up choosing Forebears of Civil Rights because I thought it was a very important justice issue not only to me but to all African American people today. The Civil Rights Movement and The people involved during these times have really helped with with the American society today and fought their way for all citizens to ensure that they are all treated equally by law and given equal opportunities.

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The Great Wall of Los Angeles: Jewish Refugees

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The Great Wall of Los Angeles: Jewish Refugees

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For my photovoice project I chose to talk about a mural fragment which portrays the St. Louise ship. The ship, which was filled with Jewish European immigrants, was refused entry to the U.S because the Jewish immigrant quota was already met. Back in Ukraine, when I was little, I learned horrible details about victims of the Holocaust and how many people were put in gas chambers or starved to death. Recently, I did a DNA test and found out that I’m quarter Jewish, so when i had to pick a photo for my project, I couldn’t miss an opportunity to research more about the history of Jewish immigrants. That horror that people went through, as well as the art, portraying the spirit emerging from the ship and reaching for American soil captured my attention so I couldn’t just stand by and had to share it with everybody.

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The Great Wall of L.A: Division of the Barrios & Chávez Ravine

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The Great Wall of L.A: Division of the Barrios & Chávez Ravine

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I chose the Division of the Barrios & Chávez Ravine. About a year ago I came across this story of injustice. It is the history of how the Dodger Stadium came to be. A little backstory about it is that many people lived in what was called the Chavez Ravine the majority who were Mexican-American. These families were forced to leave their homes to make way for dodger stadium. I chose this photo because nI’ve been going to Dodger games for many years, I grew up watching the baseball games with my dad. So it was intriguing to find out the history of this place and how we go with our lives not knowing these types of injustices.

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The Great Wall of Los Angeles: "Origins of the Gay Rights Movement"

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The Great Wall of Los Angeles: "Origins of the Gay Rights Movement"

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Visiting The Great Wall of Los Angeles for the first time made me quite fascinated. The work almost revivals all the typical blameworthy social problems that even still exist now. Each painting represents a specific event in 20th-century California history. However, the one that ultimately left an impression on me was the painting "Origins of the Gay Rights Movement."
I was totally attracted by this unique artistic mural. Images of men wearing masks to face prejudiced society or images of brave women meeting together to plan to protect their gender rights both make me feel emotional. And at the same time, because I also want to discuss a little more about gender rights, which is a hot topic right now, I have chosen it as the topic of this argumentative project.