Learning about historical injustices faced by marginalized groups.

As Maya delved deeper into the journal, she encountered stories that painted a starkly different picture of her neighborhood’s past. It wasn't all celebratory parades and community picnics. The faded ink revealed tales of discrimination, exclusion, and outright injustice faced by immigrant groups and minorities who had called these streets home long before her.

One entry spoke of a Japanese family forced to sell their thriving business during World War II, another detailed the struggles of Italian immigrants facing prejudice and suspicion during the early 20th century. Maya realized that the charming facades of the old houses hid stories of hardship and resilience, a history that textbooks often overlooked.