The folks over at the The Asian Pacific Americans for Progress invite you to join them to watch the first 2012 Presidential debate and raise funds for their Obama re-election efforts. They’ll also be sending volunteers to Vegas on the weekend of the Oct. 20th to do some GOTV, as well as the final weekend before [...]
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Meet Dr. E.J. R. David at the 17th Annual Northwest Filipino American Student Alliance Conference (NWFASA)
March 9th, 2012 by Fil-Am Ako
Our good friend and author of Filipino-/American Postcolonial Psychology Dr. E.J. R. David will be at the University of Washington on April 20-22 to present about “Filipino -/ American Postcolonial Psychology” as part of the 17th Annual Northwest Filipino American Student Alliance Conference (NWFASA). If you are in the area around that time, please check it out. The NWFASA [...]
Book Launching of From Pancho to Pacquiao by Jay Gonzales & Angelo Merino on March 31st
March 9th, 2012 by Fil-Am Ako
Saturday, March 31, 2012 1:00pm until 2:00pm Bayanihan Community Center, 1010 Mission St. San Francisco, CA. To all boxing aficionados please save the date and stay tuned for more details. From Pancho to Pacquiao: Philippine Boxing In and Out of the Ring is a snapshot of more than a century of Philippine boxing. It is [...]
sheRose of our Time: A Tribute to the First Lady, Michele Obama showcasing Baybayin Art
March 9th, 2012 by Fil-Am Ako
Just got some great news from my friends who are Asian American artists out in the West Coast on this new art exhibit. The art exhibit pays tribute to the First Lady, Michelle Obama for her continued support for visual and performing arts. This Saturday, March 10th is the In Celebration of our First Lady: Music and [...]
NY Filipino Youth Paves Way for Sendong Victims’ “Road to Recovery”
February 20th, 2012 by Fil-Am Ako
Queens, NY- Progressive youth group, Anakbayan New York, organizes “R2R: Road to Recovery” benefit concert for Typhoon Sendong survivors on Februrary 25 at St. Patrick’s Church at Long Island City. The youth group aims to raise relief funds and awareness regarding the environmental issues that affect our kababayans. R2R: Road to Recovery benefit concert is [...]
Save The Date: Laughs for Literacy II, a Special Night of Fi-Am Comedy
September 16th, 2011 by Fil-Am Ako
Back by popular demand, BKP-NY presents LAUGHS FOR LITERACY II. It’s going to be a special night of FIL-AM comedy benefiting children libraries in the Philippines. Bagong Kulturang Pinoy NY (BKP-NY) is a not for profit organization with a mission to develop a reading culture among all Filipino children in the Philippines. The goal for this event is to [...]
Award-Winning Filipino Cultural Dance Troupe to Perform at Partnership Walk Chicago
September 16th, 2011 by Fil-Am Ako
Come watch Kapwa Cultural perform at Pritzker Pavillion in Millennium Park to help support the Aga Khan Foundation. The Aga Khan Foundation is an international organization that raises money for poverty alleviations in Asia and Africa. To learn more about AKF and are interested in being part of the walk, please visit partnershipsinaction.org. Kapwa Cultural is part [...]
SAVE THE DATE: Karaoke Kickoff Fundraiser for Filipino American History Month
September 8th, 2011 by Fil-Am Ako
As Filipino American History Month (FAHM) is slowly approaching, the Filipino American National Historical Society of Metro New York (FANHS MNY) is personally inviting you to a meet and greet social, sushi and karaoke extravaganza! The evening will foster community building, an opportunity to network and of course to belt out some of your favorite tunes for [...]
AAPI Video Challenge: “What’s Your Story”
September 8th, 2011 by Fil-Am Ako
The White House Initiative on AAPIs seeks to amplify the voices of our community nationally. They recently announced the first ever White House Initiative Video Challenge, called “What’s Your Story?” They’re calling on YOU to produce a video, up to three minutes long, telling them who you are and how you have impacted those around [...]
IBU to Perform at White Sox for the 10th Anniversary of 9/11
September 8th, 2011 by Guest Writer
by Glenn Bermejo IBU (Inspired By U), Chicago’s multi-awarded R&B/Pop group will return to U.S. Cellular Field on Sunday, September 11, 2011, to join the White Sox in honoring the 10th Anniversary of 9/11. This will be the group’s sixteenth time to perform the National Anthem and fourth time to sing “God Bless America” at the field. [...]