Today we honor Larry Itliong and the Filipino farmworkers who led the #DelanoGrapeStrike — paving the way for a united farm labor movement with Cesar Chavez & Dolores Huerta.

Their fight for dignity and fair wages by uniting communities for a cause changed California forever.

#LarryItliongDay

Today we honor Filipino American labor leader Larry Itliong – a pivotal labor leader & civil rights champion. Now, on his birthday, the #LACountyBOS observes #LarryItliongDay in recognition of his lifetime of advocacy & achievement on behalf of workers.

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