Filipino Labor Leaders of the Delano Grape Strike Hall of Honor Induction

On September 8, 1965, over 800 Filipino farmworkers affiliated with the Agricultural Workers Organizing Committee (AWOC) went on strike at 10 grape vineyards around Delano, California. Led by Larry Dulay Itliong, Philip Vera Cruz, and Peter Gines Velasco, these workers had the courage to organize and take a stand against powerful growers in the grape … Read more

“Splendor of Silk and Beyond” brings international dress to CCNY

The Splendor of Silk and Beyond, an exhibition organized by the International Museum of the Saree, the Colin Powell School for Civic and Global Leadership, and the City College Libraries, among others, brings an intriguing illustration of garments and fashionable accessories that span decades, regions, and cultural identities to the Cohen Library Archives Gallery. The collection includes … Read more