Grounding in SJ history
SJ Asian American History
SJ Peace & Justice Center
100
Who are the indigenous people of what is today San Jose?
Muwekma Ohlone
100
In 2021, the city of San Jose apologized to the Chinese American community. For what?
"a century of discriminatory actions" which included hosting the first anti-Chinese state convention, a proclamation of Chinatown as a public nuisance, arson of Chinatown, etc.
100
What is the mission of the SJPJC?
Promote a culture of peace and justice
200
What was the primary industry in the South Bay before it became a tech capitol?
Agriculture
200
In the U.S., there are only 3 locations remaining of this ethnic enclave, one of which is in SJ.
Japantown
200
How long has the SJPJC been around?
Since the 1950s (1957)
300
What river has been a Muwekma ancestral heritage site for about 2,000 years?
(Thámien Rúmmeytak) Guadalupe River
300
This anti-Filipino postcard was mailed to the Chief of Police of which city?
Sunnyvale, CA
300
Which famous Communist did the SJPJC help defend in the 70s?
Angela Davis
400
The first non-indigenous residents of San Jose were what race?
Black. The Spanish designated San Jose as the first official city and agricultural settlement in California. In 1777, they sent five mixed race Black/indigenous families to settle on the land.
The Horton Family
400
An example of Asian American civic empowerment, this person was the first Asian American to serve as mayor of any city in the continental U.S. (San Jose). He also was the first Asian American to serve on a Presidential Cabinet.
Norman Mineta
400
The Napalm Ladies obstructed the shipment of Napalm in what part of San Jose?
Alviso