Cynthia and Warren Bonta's Legacy

The video explores the life of Cynthia Bonta, a Filipina activist, and her involvement in the labor rights movement alongside Cesar Chavez. It highlights the significant role of Filipino farm workers in the grape strike and the solidarity between Mexican and Filipino workers. The narrative also covers Rob Bonta's legislative efforts to include Filipino-American contributions in California's curriculum, emphasizing the importance of accurate historical portrayals.

Who was Cynthia Bonta working with to support farmworking families in the 1970s?

• Cesar Chavez

• Rob Bonta

• Larry Itliong

• Philip Vera Cruz

Where did Cynthia and Warren Bonta volunteer, not realizing its historical significance?

• Sacramento

• Delano, California

• San Francisco

• Los Angeles

Who led the agricultural workers organizing committee during the grape strike?

• Larry Itliong

• Cesar Chavez

• Rob Bonta

• Pete Velasco

What was the main demand of the farm workers during the grape strike?

• Shorter working hours

• Better housing conditions

• Equal wages to the federal minimum wage

• Healthcare benefits

What significant role did Rob Bonta play in California's legislature?

• First African-American senator

• First Filipino-American legislator

• First Asian-American governor

• First Latino legislator

What was the focus of the first bill pushed by Rob Bonta in 2013?

• Healthcare reform

• Education funding

• Environmental protection

• Inclusion of Filipino-American contributions in curriculum

What was a key factor in the success of the grape strike?

• Financial support from corporations

• Government intervention

• Media coverage

• Solidarity between Mexicans and Filipinos

What approach was often used against farm workers to weaken their efforts?

• Public protests

• Legal action

• Direct negotiation

• Divide and conquer

Why is it important to have accurate portrayals of historical events?

• To promote tourism

• To simplify history lessons

• To better understand diverse immigration stories

• To entertain students

What does the story of the grape strike teach the younger generation?

• The need for technological advancement

• The value of financial independence

• The importance of individual success

• The power of building movements for change