Gabe Moore is a student of History at CSUB who recently began the university’s M.A. program after receiving his bachelor’s degree in the Spring of 2024. During the course of his undergraduate studies, Gabe’s interest in Modern China and Chinese American history led to the subject of his ongoing research: Kern County’s Chinese American history. This research, which began in late 2022, has utilized various archives across California to delve into topics surrounding ethnic enclaves, anti-Chinese discrimination, and the Chinese community’s impact on Kern’s agricultural development. Through this research, Gabe developed a deep appreciation for local history and archival research, which, in turn, led to his desire to participate in this gallery.