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— Elizabeth Laval & Candice Pendergrass, Sikh Youth Public History Project

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"The understanding of a culture comes from hearing the language, tasting the food, seeing personal interactions, experiencing the traditions, and so much more in context."

— Elizabeth Laval & Candice Pendergrass, Sikh Youth Public History Project

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L. Frank Manriquez, Artist, Writer, Activist

In honor of Native American History Month in November, learn about L. Frank Manriquez. Manriquez is a Tongva/Ajachmem artist, writer and tribal activist.

Her paintings have been featured in galleries and museums nationally and internationally. L. Frank is the co-founder of Advocates for Indigenous California Language Survival and serves on the board of The Cultural Conservancy.

“When we are connected through the humanities, we can find those missing parts [that connect us as humans].” L. Frank Manriquez