CMAC is celebrating Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month by honoring the contributions and achievements of the many diverse communities that make up the AAPI population in the Central Valley. Let’s celebrate their rich cultural heritage and continue to work towards a more inclusive and equitable society.
Watch AAPI Heritage Month Themed Media!
Five Days of Culture | Fresno County Public Library
This is a series of virtual programs brought to you by Fresno County Public Library to celebrate the communities and cultures that make up Fresno County.
Batch of Binge-Worthy Documentaries!
We have a whole list of documentaries ready for you to binge. These documentaries are as powerful and deep as the vibrant and dynamic filmmakers who produced them. Let’s dive into a world where creativity knows no bounds!
No te Here O Te Hiro’a/For the Love of the Culture
This documentary briefly explores the historical, cultural and inter-generational impact of Fresno’s only Polynesian Dance Group, started by Linda Kuma and her late husband Kolei Kuma in 1973.
Zone
This film centers on the lasting impacts of redlining in Fresno, long after the Fair Housing Act of 1968 outlawed the practice and how social activists today are mobilizing communities through advocacy for housing justice and equity-building in neighborhoods through public art.
Ben’s Cafe
Explore the forgotten legacy of Ben’s Cafe. From the 50s to the 90s, Ben Koga and his family ran a beloved diner in downtown Parlier that catered to local farmers, families, and was a place of community for the disappearing Japanese population in Parlier.
Ballico Taiko
Karina E. Turner
Ballico Taiko has been developing character and confidence in children for over 20 years. Through the ancient art of Japanese drumming called Taiko, Chris Kubo helps to build confidence and a sense of community in children as they learn drumming skills and collaborate to perform the art of Taiko.
The First
Kaylee Josefina
A look at how Fresno City College – reputedly a sleepy little college in a middle-of-nowhere town – began as the first of California’s 116 community colleges, and became the catalyst for reshaping the entire system of higher education in America.
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Program Series
Melonie Bisset
Watch all the wonderful works of Melonie, from poem readings to performances with her brand, which happens to be her family!
I Belong in California | The California Endowment
Everyone deserves to be included in California, no matter race, religion, or culture. California residents share how Belonging is created in their communities and throughout the state. They also share their stories of Belonging and how they belong in California.
