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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.
10.2.25 – 10th Anniversary Gala Speakers
We’re so excited to share our Keynote Speakers for our 10-Year Anniversary Gala, Jose Antonio Vargas and Tennessee State Rep. Justin Jones! About Jose Antonio Vargas:Jose Antonio Vargas is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, Emmy-nominated filmmaker, and Tony-nominated theatrical producer. A…
8.22.25 – Our Statement on California’s Propsition 50 Redistricting Effort
This November, voters in California will face a critical decision on the special election ballot. California’s Proposition 50 is a measure that counteracts the extreme, undemocratic gerrymandering taking place in Texas that is designed to rig districts and silence our…
8.11.25 – Redistricting in Texas
Redistricting is currently happening in Texas, and we’re paying attention. The Texas Legislature is convening for a Special Session which concludes August 7. Of his 18-item agenda, Governor Abbott has prioritized Mid-Cycle Redistricting, an unusual move outside the regular 10-year census…
8.10.25 – Senate Bill 17 in Texas
On June 22, Governor Abbott signed SB 17 into state law. This law will prohibit individuals and companies from China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia from acquiring property interests, such as land or real estate in Texas. The law is…
8.8.25 – Congrats to our Inaugural Kalusugan [Health] Advocacy Graduates!
Congratulations again to our inaugural Kalusugan [Health] Advocacy Cohort! Y’all really did that! Through each session, discussion and assignment, we saw the growth and passion in each of you to critically understand Filipina/x/o needs at a socioeconomic and cultural level…
7.25.25 – Texas Legislature Special Session: What We’re Watching
The Texas Legislature reconvenes for a Special Session starting at noon. In 30 days, they’ll address 18 different agenda items set by Governor Abbott ranging from redistricting, restricting access to abortion pills, emergency response infrastructure, property tax cuts, and more…
7.24.25 – July 2025 Policy Priority Update
The California Legislature is currently on Summer Recess, which means no votes or hearings until they return on August 18th. In the meantime, LEAD Filipino continues to work on our legislative priorities. Several of our priority bills have now advanced…
7.16.25 – AANHPI Community Health Needs Assessment
Got a few minutes? Take our survey! In partnership with AACI and Community Health Synergy, we’re pushing out the 2nd edition of the AANHPI Community Health Needs Assessment! This anonymous survey focuses on AANHPI folks who live in Santa Clara…
7.9.25 – Kalusugan [ Health] Advocacy Program – Outreach Day
Gallivanting this summer? Come through and meet us at the Santa Clara Farmer’s Market this weekend! We’ll be there this Saturday, July 12 from 9-1PM with our Kalusugan [Health] Advocacy Cohort doing outreach around blood pressure awareness and sharing information…
7.4.25 – One Big Beautiful Bill: A Version of America we Reject
On this Independence Day, the passage of the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act of 2025 [One Big Beautiful Bill] casts a long shadow that undermines life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness and instead, forces a version of America that…