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LEAD Filipino
We are a nonprofit that organizes for FilAm civic participation, grassroots leadership and direct community action out of San Jose, California.
3.19.26 – Our Statement on Allegations Involving Cesar Chavez & Centering Survivors
We are deeply disturbed by the allegations of sexual abuse by Cesar Chavez involving minors, reported to have been 13 and 15 years old. We also stand with Dolores Huerta, who has publicly shared that Chavez sexually assaulted her and…
3.5.26 – Building Brain-Healthy Habits Workshop
Join our first Holistic Health Workshop of the year on Thursday, March 26th from 6:30-8PM PST! We are “Building-Brain Healthy Habits” together at this workshop to prevent the onset of illnesses such as Alzheimer’s and dementia. With the support of…
3.2.26 – We Got Us Organizer Campaign Launch
What happens after a protest or rally? It’s organizing! We’re launching a new organizer canvassing campaign called “We Got Us”. We’re building movements and need your help to get the word out to our community members and potential leaders like…
2.16.26 – 2026 Texas Primary Elections: Bexar County Voter Guide
Early voting officially begins tomorrow, and to ensure Filipino Texans and broader communities have the information they need to participate in the Primary Election, we’ve developed a Voter Guide in English and Tagalog to ensure we Get out the Filipino…
1.29.26 – Our Statement Condemning the ICE Murder of Alex Pretti
Alex Pretti died a hero. Once again, people are being asked to accept lies propagated by the Trump Administration that do not match what we can see with our own eyes. We reject the idea that lethal force is ever…
1.12.25 – Our Statement on the Death of Renee Nicole Good
We have taken the past several days to process the devastating news of the killing of Renee Nicole Good at the hands of ICE agents. Her family, friends, and the broader Minneapolis community remain in our hearts. No one should…
12.9.25 – A Call for November Municipal Elections in San Antonio
As an organization that advances Filipino and Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) civic action through voter registration and educational programs, we are no strangers to implementing creative strategies that target low-propensity voters, such as our own members and families. Over…
11.25.25 – Check Out Our 2025 Voter Hub Impact Report
Amid a volatile economy, fractious social climate, and the unrelenting force of the federal government targeting immigrants, working families, LGBTQ+ communities, and the most vulnerable through ICE raids, funding cuts, and discriminatory policies, LEAD Filipino sprang into action with less…
10.6.25 – Meredith Curry Nuñez Named Most Influential Filipina Woman In the World for Extraordinary Merit
Elite Performance Recognition Highlights Excellence in Competitive Global Economy SAN JOSE, OCTOBER 6, 2025 – Meredith Curry Nuñez, Owner & Principal Consultant of AdvancED Consulting, LLC, has been selected to receive the prestigious “Most Influential Filipina Woman in the World” award…
10.3.25 – 10th Anniversary Gala Performers
We’re so excited to share our Performers for our 10-Year Anniversary Gala, Kawayan Folk Arts and Sassi Fran! About Kawayan Folk Arts:Kawayan Folk Arts is a performing arts troupe based in the South Bay Area, California. Kawayan, meaning “bamboo” in…