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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…
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…
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…
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…
8.4.23 – Register Filipinx Voters with Us!
Join LEAD Filipino in our mission to empower communities and encourage civic engagement. Local elections hold immense significance, and it’s crucial for everyone to participate in shaping the future of their neighborhoods and communities. Our focus on this summer’s civic engagement activities,…
7.3.23 – LEAD Filipino featured on MeSearch Podcast
Our Founder & Executive Director, Dr. Angelica “Gel” Cortez recently sat down with the amazing folks @krystletugadi and @itsdustindom of @mesearchpodcast to discuss the history and implications of the Supreme Court’s decision on Affirmative Action and specifically the nuances, dynamics, and contours of the Affirmative Action…
6.29.23 – Statement on Affirmative Action Decision
Statement from LEAD Filipino on the Supreme Court’s Harvard, University of North Carolina Affirmative Action Decision June 29, 2023 Only a few days following the one-year mark of the historic overturning of Roe v. Wade and continuous maelstrom of anti-LGBTQ…
5.21.23 – Volunteer with the Asian American Voter Empowerment Project in LA
We are looking for volunteer canvassers and phone bankers to join us this summer in Los Angeles! The Asian American Voter Empowerment project also known as AAVEP is a community-based voter registration program across Los Angeles including LEAD Filipino and…