One of Carsons most distinct features is its diversity. The city is roughly one-quarter each Hispanic; African American; white; and Asian/ Pacific Islander. This last groups vast majority are Filipinos who settled as early as the 1920s as farmworkers; U.S. military recruits; entrepreneurs; medical professionals; and other laborers; filling the economic needs of the Los Angeles region. This vibrant community hosts fiestas like the Festival of Philippine Arts and Culture and has produced local community heroes; including "Uncle Roy" Morales and "Auntie Helen" Summers Brown. Filipino students of the 1970s organized to gain college admissions; establish ethnic studies; and foster civic leadership; while Filipino businesses have flourished in Carson; San Pedro; Wilmington; Long Beach; and the surrounding communities. Carson is recognized nationally as a Filipino American destination for families and businesses; very much connected to the island homeland.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Kansas historyBy VickieVery informative and supported by so many photos!0 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Read itBy JoyceeI got this book but have not read it yet as I have too many to read but I went through this mine in Huchinson. Kansas and it is a place everyone should see. It is 650 feet below ground and the museum is huge.
