Mendez v. Westminster Archives

Charlu: When Spanish Entered a Santa Ana Classroom, Everything Changed

by Sailee Charlu Apr 15, 2026Oct 4, 2026 Why you can trust Voice of OC

In an Orange County classroom, a child’s smile sparks a journey into the history, struggle and resurgence of bilingual education. This piece weaves personal experience, civil rights history, and community activism to show how restoring Spanish in schools can restore dignity, and why bilingualism is essential to America’s future.

Community Opinion

Palumbo: Let’s Move Beyond Equity toward Liberation, Autonomy, and Justice in Orange County

by Taryn Palumbo Mar 20, 2023Mar 20, 2023 Why you can trust Voice of OC

The philanthropic serving organization, Orange County Grantmakers, recently launched Beyond Equity: Seeking Liberation, Autonomy and Justice in Orange County. This report highlights the region’s historical roots of current racial and ethnic disparities and presents effective pursuits of justice. OCG will host workshops in 2023 on key issues raised in the report.

Community Opinion

Robbie: A Random Act of Mendez – For All of Us

by Sandra Robbie Sep 15, 2017Dec 8, 2020 Why you can trust Voice of OC

Sandra Robbie describes its importance of Mendez v. Westminster and why she produced the documentary that depicts this important case. The year 2017 marks the 70-year anniversary. Random Act of Mendez celebrates a new Hispanic heritage tradition.

Education, Outdoors, Top Stories, Westminster

Westminster May Create “Mendez Historic Trail” to Honor Landmark School Desegregation Case

by Thy Vo May 1, 2017Oct 4, 2026 Why you can trust Voice of OC

The landmark Mendez v. Westminster school desegregation case was the forerunner of nationwide integration of U.S. public schools, but until now, it’s never been honored in Westminster.

Community Opinion, Countywide

Mendez, Et Al To Be Inducted Into The 2015 International Educators’ Hall Of Fame

by Dr. Patricia Adelekan and Louis Ricketts and Voice of OC Oct 8, 2015Oct 4, 2026 Why you can trust Voice of OC

The plaintiffs in one of Orange County’s most famous school discrimination cases, Mendez v. Westminster, will be inducted into the International Educators’ Hall of Fame on Oct. 24.

Countywide, Top Stories, Transportation