On May 9th, educators and community leaders from across Orange County gathered not just to learn—but to connect. What began as a panel discussion on the historic Mendez v. Westminster case became something deeper: a reminder that our stories, struggles, and successes are woven together. From Japanese American and Mexican American families to Jewish, Black, and white allies, history revealed a powerful truth—we are kindred spirits, interconnected by a shared pursuit of justice and dignity for all.