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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.
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…
6.20.24 – Register for our Annual Awareness in Action Program
Registration Closes Saturday, June 22 at 11:59PM PST. 👉🏼Register here. Hey Kasamas! We welcome you to join our 9th Annual Awareness in Action Program (AAP) starting Wednesday, June 26 until August 28 from 6:30-8:45PM (PST). Registration for our Filipina/x/o Studies & Civic Engagement…
5.03.24 – Let’s Get Out the Filipino Vote this Summer!
We’re starting off May strong with the announcement of our local Get Out the Filipino Vote #GOTFV campaign! ✊🏽🗳️🌟 Starting in July 2024, we will be having monthly Voter Canvassing Training and Outreach Events to train canvassers and equip them…
5.01.24 – Celebrating AANHPI Heritage Month
Greeting everybody a Happy Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander [AANHPI] Heritage Month! Passed by the 95th Congress in 1977, with leadership from Senator Daniel Inouye, as Pacific/Asian American Week, May would officially become AAPI Heritage Month in 1990 and…
4.08.24 – ICYMI: Watch our 2024 FIERCE Policy Symposium
Our 2024 Policy Symposium is our call to our statewide FilAm community to mobilize. Our communities deserve not only protection from devastation, but thriving lives and sustainable futures that are free from structural violence. We call on our elected officials…
3.19.24 – Join us for the FilAm Policy Symposium on March 30
Register for your free ticket at bit.ly For any questions, please email our Public Policy & Advocacy Coordinator, Cameron Sasai, at cameron@leadfilipino.org Join us on Saturday, March 30, 2024 from 9AM-12PM (PST) for our 2024 Virtual FIERCE Policy Symposium. We…
2.29.24 – Helpful Tips to Voting & Local Voter Resources
The March 5, 2024 Presidential Primary Election is around the corner! As an organization whose core values and pillars of service are rooted in increasing the civic literacy, representation and leadership of Filipinas/xs/os, we need you to turn it up at…