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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.
9.18.24 – LEAD Filipino Launches Multi-City “Vote Loud, Vote Proud, Iboto Pilipino” Get out the Filipino Vote Campaign in California, Nevada, and Texas
On the heels of National Voter Registration Day (NVRD), LEAD Filipino has announced its multi-city Get out the FilAm Vote “Vote Loud, Vote Proud, Iboto Pilipino” campaign which includes voter registration events in Silicon Valley, Las Vegas, and San Antonio…
9.13.24 – Celebrating 2024 Filipino American History Month
About Filipino American History Month The celebration of Filipino American History Month (FAHM) in October commemorates the first recorded presence of Filipinos in the continental United States, which occurred on October 18, 1587, when “Luzones Indios” came ashore from the…
LEAD FILIPINO LAS VEGAS
OUR MISSION Las Vegas is home to a vibrant and growing Filipino community built on care, resilience, and collective responsibility. While Filipinos contribute across every sector of Southern Nevada, our voices are too often missing from civic and leadership spaces…
8.28.24 – ICYMI: Getting Out the Filipino Vote in Milpitas, CA
Our Get Out The Filipino Vote local campaign kicked off this month! 🇵🇭 Our #GOTFV yappers walked in the heart of Milpitas, knocking on doors, and making connections with our Filipina/x/o American community members about why it’s important to vote in this…
8.9.24 – Oh My Gulay! Heart Disease in the Filipina/x/o Culture
In 2022, we launched our Holistic Health Series in partnership with Asian Americans for Community Involvement, YWCA and numerous nonprofit organizations. Our Series integrates direct outreach with culturally responsive health education workshops, resources and training for the Filipina/x/o American community…
7.30.24 – ICYMI: FANHS Biennial Conference
The mission of the Filipino American National Historical Society (FANHS) National Conference 2024 is to illuminate the pathways that chronicle the intricate tapestry of Filipino American history and cultural contributions. Guided by the four pillars of Rooted, Watered, Woven, and…
7.24.24 – Women of Influence: Dr. Jennifer Briscoe
We’re excited to announce that our Board Vice Chair, Dr. Jennifer Briscoe, was announced as one of Silicon Valley Business Journal’s 2024 Women of Influence! Dr. Jennifer Briscoe (“Dr. B”) is the Administrator for Telecare’s Partners in Wellness Program that…
7.20.24 – 2024 Queer Filipinx “Lakbay” Summit Recap
Watch the Recap video here! View the digital program here Despite PRIDE coming to a close, living proudly as a LGBTQ+ community member is a daily act of courage, confidence and conviction. Showing LGBTQ+ youth, young adults, families and seniors…
7.8.24 – Claiming our Seats: The Power of Boards and Commissions
Join us for our upcoming virtual panel event featuring FIlAm Board & Commission Members all over California on Tuesday, July 23 from 6-7PM PST. Register via Eventbrite. Claiming our Seats: The Power of Boards and Commissions By Cameron Sasai Imagine…
6.28.24 – Join us in Houston this July for the FANHS Conference
Learn about the grassroots leadership pipeline we’ve developed as LEAD Filipino. Join us for our workshop next month at the 20th Biennial Filipino American National Historical Society (FANHS) Conference: Encompassing Our Journeys happening from July 16-July 20 @fanhshtx WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION This…