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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…
11.17.23 – Rewatch our 2023 FIERCE Policy Symposium
The members of the Filipinx Igniting Engagement for Reimagining Collective Empowerment (FIERCE) Coalition hosted their annual Policy Symposium this past March. On January 10, California State Governor Gavin Newsom announced that the state anticipates a $22.5B budget deficit. While we…
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…