STOCKTONSpeaks! is an oral history project that showcases a collection of multi-cultural, multi-generational "coming-of-age" stories, from 54 individuals, in nine ethnic groups, from the city of Stockton.  STOCKTONSpeaks! is a collaborative effort between the City of Stockton, Jacoby Center at University of the Pacific and individuals representing a number of ethnic-based, non-profit community organizations, including the Chinese Cultural Society of Stockton. The project is made possible by a grant from the CALIFORNIA COUNCIL FOR THE   HUMANITIES as part of the Council's statewide California Stories Initiative. The COUNCIL is an independent non-profit organization and a state affiliate of the NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE HUMANITIES.

Several CCSS members have been intimately involved with the project-Gladys Ikeda as assistant director; Vaughn Lee, Ray Tom, and Tonya Moreno as interviewers, and Loreen Huey as photographer and member one of the advisory committees. The Chinese families whose stories were collected are Violet Chan and her mother, Nancy Wong, and daughter, Debbie Nozuka; and John Wong and his daughter, Sandra Won and granddaughter, Kecia Won Jones.

For pictures and more information on the project, check out the website www.stocktonspeaks.org .