The Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders received over 200 unique and inspiring videos, each shining a light on the important work happening around the country. From these videos, 11 finalists have been chosen. Go to www.whitehouse.gov/whatsyourstory to watch the videos and vote for your favorites. Your votes will help us choose a group [...]
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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 [...]
Update from United We Dream: Thank You for Helping to Stop Deportations
April 12th, 2011 by Fil-Am Ako
I recently received some great news from United We Dream on the status of Manolo the Dreamer and his family. Manolo (Tennessee DREAMer) Manolo and his parents did not have to leave the country. The fast action of UWD’s affiliate/member group, Tennessee Immigrant & Refugee Rights Coalistion (TIRRC), NAKASEC, America’s Voice, countless allies, and not [...]
Special CombinAsian Comedy Fundraiser for Japan
April 11th, 2011 by Fil-Am Ako
The CombinAsian Comedy Show is a monthly stand-up comedy show combining Asian-American comedians and other comedians for a night of non-stop laughter. Each month producers Air Tabigue and Brian Jian bring a variety of hilarious comedians on stage….with some you may have seen from NBC, COMEDY CENTRAL, BET and more! Special Combinasian Comedy Fundraiser for JAPAN [...]
Domestic Workers Need Your Support
April 2nd, 2011 by Fil-Am Ako
According to Filipino Advocates for Justice, AB 889 (Ammiano and V.M. Perez), the historic California Domestic Workers Bill of Rights will be heard by the Assembly labor committee on April 13. SEND YOUR LETTER TODAY supporting AB 889, which would provide worker protections to housekeepers, nannies and caregivers and standardize an industry for the benefits of [...]
Petition to Help DREAMer Manolo and His Family
April 2nd, 2011 by Fil-Am Ako
Immigration is a big part of my life. Not many people know this, but I come from a family of immigration lawyers. This is why I have a soft spot for issues on immigration. I was really torn up after reading the story on the DREAMer Manolo, who maybe deported and separated from his family. [...]
Eight Ways You Can Help Earthquake and Tsunami Victims in Japan
March 14th, 2011 by Fil-Am Ako
The Red Cross: The Japanese Red Cross has already deployed 11 national disaster response teams to respond to the crisis but you can support their efforts by donating money. Similar to their efforts to help Haiti after the earthquake in 2010, Red Cross is accepting donations either online or via text message. Simply text REDCROSS to 90999 to [...]
Support The SAVE Our Industries Act
February 23rd, 2011 by Fil-Am Ako
The Philippine textile and apparel industries has created opportunities for Filipinos who work hard to support their loved ones. In recent years, many Filipino workers have lost their jobs due to the closure of garment factories. But with the SAVE Our Industries Act (S. 3170/H.R. 3039), promote an important partnership between U.S. and Filipino textile [...]