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Honoring the Hands That Built Fresno: A Tribute to Our Workers

A person speaks at a podium labeled "We Are The Movement" in front of a mural depicting a forklift driver.
Jennifer Duarte, Board member
A group of people posing in front of a colorful mural with a theme supporting worker rights.
Three people are outdoors; one speaks at a podium labeled "WE ARE THE MOVEMENT."
Esmeralda Soria, Elaine Cervantes, General Manager, Jennifer Duarte, Board member
Three people stand in front of a mural. Two hold certificates.
Marisol Camacho, EA, Elaine Cervantes, General Manager, Jennifer Duarte, Board member
Three people standing with award certificates in front of a mural and a podium with "We Are The Movement" on it.
Anna Caballero's office representative, Elaine Cervantes, General Manager,, Jennifer Duarte, Board member
Three women are outdoors. One is speaking with a microphone, another holds a certificate, and the third is wearing sunglasses.
Esmeralda Soria, Elaine Cervantes, General Manager, Jennifer Duarte, Board member
A woman speaking with a microphone, another holding a certificate, and a third person standing. A "We Are the Movement" sign is visible.
Esmeralda Soria, Elaine Cervantes, General Manager, Jennifer Duarte, Board member
Three people standing outdoors; one is speaking at a podium with "We Are the Movement" sign, another holds a certificate, and the third observes.
Esmeralda Soria, Elaine Cervantes, General Manager, Jennifer Duarte, Board member
A woman speaks into a microphone at a podium with the sign "We Are the Movement" in front of a mural.
Jennifer Duarte, Board member
Person speaking at a podium in front of a mural with "We Are The Movement" text, depicting workers and rights themes.
Jennifer Duarte, Board member
Three people are outdoors, with one holding a microphone and speaking to the others, who are smiling and listening.
Esmeralda Soria, Elaine Cervantes, General Manager, Jennifer Duarte, Board member
A group of people standing together outside on grass, with trees in the background.
Martin Townsend, artist, Jakara Movement, UC Merced, Valley Seed, Biola CSD staff Marisol Camacho, EA, Elaine Cervantes, General Manager, Jennifer Duarte, Board member
A group of people standing in front of a colorful mural on a sunny day.
Martin Townsend, artist, Jakara Movement, UC Merced, Valley Seed, Biola CSD staff Marisol Camacho, EA, Elaine Cervantes, General Manager, Jennifer Duarte, Board member
Three people speaking outside, one holding a microphone behind a podium with “We Are The Movement” and a mural in the background.
Anna Caballero's office representative, Elaine Cervantes, General Manager,, Jennifer Duarte, Board member
A person speaks at a podium with "We Are The Movement" text. Behind is a mural depicting workers and a message about workers' rights.
Jennifer Duarte, Board member
A person speaks at a podium labeled "We Are The Movement" in front of a mural depicting a forklift driver.
A group of people posing in front of a colorful mural with a theme supporting worker rights.
Three people are outdoors; one speaks at a podium labeled "WE ARE THE MOVEMENT."
Three people stand in front of a mural. Two hold certificates.
Three people standing with award certificates in front of a mural and a podium with "We Are The Movement" on it.
Three women are outdoors. One is speaking with a microphone, another holds a certificate, and the third is wearing sunglasses.
A woman speaking with a microphone, another holding a certificate, and a third person standing. A "We Are the Movement" sign is visible.
Three people standing outdoors; one is speaking at a podium with "We Are the Movement" sign, another holds a certificate, and the third observes.
A woman speaks into a microphone at a podium with the sign "We Are the Movement" in front of a mural.
Person speaking at a podium in front of a mural with "We Are The Movement" text, depicting workers and rights themes.
Three people are outdoors, with one holding a microphone and speaking to the others, who are smiling and listening.
A group of people standing together outside on grass, with trees in the background.
A group of people standing in front of a colorful mural on a sunny day.
Three people speaking outside, one holding a microphone behind a podium with “We Are The Movement” and a mural in the background.
A person speaks at a podium with "We Are The Movement" text. Behind is a mural depicting workers and a message about workers' rights.

🎨✨ A Tribute to Our Community ✨🎨

Thank you to everyone who made the unveiling of this incredible mural possible on Saturday, March 8, 2025! 🙌🎉 This artwork, a true labor of love, honors the hardworking individuals who have shaped Fresno into the thriving county it is today.

Created by local artist Martin Townsend, this mural celebrates the resilience, diversity, and strength of our workers—especially through challenging times like the COVID-19 pandemic. It stands as a lasting tribute to the spirit of the San Joaquin Valley and the vital role of every worker across all sectors.

A huge thank you to our community partners UC Merced Community and Labor Center, The Jakara Movement, and Valley Forward for funding this project and to the Biola CSD Board of Directors for their support. This is just the beginning—murals tell our stories and inspire generations to come!

📍 Location: 4925 N 7th Ave, Biola, CA 93606
🎨 Materials: Acrylic paint
📏 Size: 5 ft x 25 ft

Mural Project Biola (3).pdf

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