MR. PEPITO: PILIPINO FARMWORKER

In the Pilipino witness panel, there are souls in motion. There is movement in the labor of the people and there is celebration in their dance: see the power in their hands and the meaning of their gestures. The depiction of these images reflects the struggles of people who have been part of Los Angeles history. Their dedication, pride, and endurance have provided the means to preserve their own history, traditions, and rich culture. The farm worker acts as a column of this city, supporting it on his hard-working back. Theirs are the endless fields that have been harvested. Theirs are the shadows of tall buildings built brick by brick, where the sun cannot warm them. They have overcome the struggles that our society has put before them.