Native American
Perez Family: Margaret Perez (Elder)
Ernestine Cardenas (Middle)
Francisco Cardenas (Youth)
Corral Family: Robert Pena Corral (Elder)
Margaret Sanchez Corral (Middle)
Robert Corral III (Youth)
Margaret Sanchez Corral
Author: Jessica D’Anza
Interviewer: Diana Guerra/Grant Ashley
Ethnic Group: Native American
Generation: Middle
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…Margaret Sanchez has spoken two languages for as long as she can remember, Spanish and English. This allowed her to appreciate her dual cultural heritage from a young age. She was born in French Camp in 1952 and raised in Stockton. She was the third oldest of eight children. Her father, a mechanic, had Northern Valley Yokut, Ohlone, and Miwak ancestors while her mother was of Mexican decent. Her grandparents on both sides of the family, were strong influences on her childhood; the family spoke both English and Spanish at home and served cuisine from both cultures...