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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.
San Jose Sharks’ Filipino Heritage Night
Looking for a belated holiday gifting opportunity? Join us for the San Jose Sharks’ FilAm Heritage Night on Thursday, January 13th at 7PM vs. the New York Rangers! We’ll be right at the front entrance with the special giveaways and…
2021 Impact Snapshot
2021 brought many gifts to our organization. From welcoming new members and families, to becoming an official 501(c)(3) nonprofit entity, hosting two back-to-back virtual advocacy events statewide, celebrating the naming of Delano Manongs Park in San Jose, fostering a new…
Pan de Sal Bake Fest Success!
Our Pan de Sal Bake Fest, a.k.a #PandeReplay, was an ultimate success! Many thanks to Chef Kristen Dominguez with The Filipino Kitchen for partnering with us in a special edition workshop focused on all-things-wonderful: Filipino food! Through this holiday partnership,…
Angelo Quinto’s One Year Anniversary Vigil
United Against Hate Community Rally
We’re proud to stand alongside Los Gatos Mayor Marico Sayoc and in solidarity with Jewish Silicon Valley and the many partners that have assembled for the United Against Hate Rally on Sunday, November 14. The FilAm contigent will be meeting…
FAHM 2021 Recap
A week after the close of Filipino American History Month (FAHM), we sit with deep gratitude and reflection on the past month’s activities, excitement, and unity that we experienced with our community. It is widely known across FilAm community circles…
Solidarity Statement for Los Gatos Mayor Marico Sayoc
Ms. Laurel PrevettiTown ManagerTown of Los Gatos110 E. Main StreetLos Gatos, CA 95030 October 21, 2021 Ms. Prevetti, The students, families, organizers, and Board of Directors of Leadership, Education, Activism and Dialogue (L.E.A.D) Filipino, a local nonprofit organization write to…
Delano Manongs Park Fundraiser & Screening
L.E.A.D Filipino and the Filipino American National Historical Society (FANHS) Santa Clara Valley Chapter, in partnership with the community-driven and volunteer-led Delano Manongs Park (DMP) Project Committee are hosting a community fundraiser and film screening this Saturday, October 23. Join…
Governor Newsom signs AB 490 into California law
On September 30, 2021 Governor Newsom signed AB 490, The Justice for Angelo Quinto Act of 2021 into California State Law bringing a seven-and-a-half month long journey to a close – accompanied by a collective sigh of relief. While we…
AB 490 Awaits Governor Newsom’s Signature
After nearly 8 months of consistent and enduring advocacy efforts our statewide community of FilAm organizers, advocates, educators, students and families breathed a collective sigh of relief. Our relief is not rooted in finality, but an acknowledgement that we have…