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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.
8.16.22 – Cancer Study Has Officially Launched!
For Immediate Release: L.E.A.D Filipino and Stanford Cancer Institute Launch Cancer Action Study Exclusively Focused on Filipinos in Santa Clara County Contact: Dr. Angelica Cortez, 408.614.8734, angelica@leadfilipino.org August 16, 2022 SAN JOSE, CA – Leadership, Education, Activism, and Dialogue (L.E.A.D Filipino)…
8.14.22 – 2022 FANHS Conference Workshop on “Delano Manongs Park: Naming a Landmark for the FilAm Community”
From August 11-13, 2022 our team traveled to Seattle, Washington to present at the Filipino American National Historical Society (FANHS) Biennial Conference at Seattle University. The conference brought together 42 FANHS Chapters from across the United States, 500+ attendees, and…
8.2.22 – Announcing the 2022 Mama Verang & Lola Remi Scholarship
We are proudly launching our second fund of scholarships through the Mama Verang & Lola Remi Scholarship Fund, which we debuted in 2021 through the leadership of one of our organizers, Daniel Lazo. Learn about the purpose and vision of our…
7.13.22 – AAP Meeting thru August
We launched our 7th Awareness in Action Program (AAP) Cohort on June 22nd and we cannot believe how fast the time is passing! Here’s a photo of this year’s AAP Cohort, an assembly of students, adults, and families from across…
6.25.22 – Summer Jeepney Jam Photos
Big thanks and many shout outs to everyone that came through for our first collaborative Summer Jeepney Jam at Garden at the Flea in San Jose. Connecting with each of you out in our vibrant and beautiful community is why…
6.24.22 – Statement on Roe v. Wade Decision
As a local grassroots organization our programs, services and campaigns concern the economic and social realities of FilAms in San Jose and surrounding communities. Navigating politicized issues that impact our communities, within and outside of our immediate constituency. However, during…
Summer Jeepney Jam #2022
For the first time, we were able to collaborate with the partners of Filipino American Communities Together (FACT) San Jose, Moveable and Garden at the Flea to host a community event in celebration of Philippines Independence Day. Last Friday, June…
6.2.22 – Delano Manongs Park Grand Opening Postponed
We know that many of you are interested in supporting San Jose’s historic Delano Manongs Park (DMP). Since 2021, the DMP Committee of volunteers has met to plan for the Grand Opening of the Park, inclusive of a community-wide public…
5.22.22 – AAPI Heritage Month Libroration Book Club with Special Guest Stephanie Foo
Please join us for our May Libroration Book Club session in celebration of Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month with special guest Stephanie Foo, author of “What My Bones Know.” Stephanie Foo is a radio producer, author and advocate.…