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What it means to be ‘truly American,’ according to AAPIs: new survey
As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, The Asian American Foundation (TAAF) has released new research revealing the country is sharply divided over a fundamental question: what does it mean to be truly American? According to TAAF’s sixth annual Social Tracking of Asian Americans in the U.S. (STAATUS) Index, conducted by NORC at the […]
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Lumpia as outreach: Korean candidate Chuck Park engages Filipino American voters in Queens
Community members gathered at Amazing Grace Restaurant in Woodside, Queens for an evening of food, storytelling, and civic engagement hosted by congressional candidate Chuck Park (NY-6). The April 25 event marked a stop in Park’s “Dumplings & Dialogue” fundraiser series, which highlights the cultural diversity of Queens through shared meals and conversations. For this gathering, the […]
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Lawyer, children’s book author, now an actor? ‘Just doing the things that give me joy’
By Marissa Bañez I’m a lawyer, children’s book author, contributing writer for several publications, volunteer with at-risk and traumatized kids, and mom. And, because I clearly have so much free time, I recently decided to try acting. In my acting life, I’ve played a holier-than-thou conservative-minded juror, a 1940s-era “rich bitch” named Sugar who likes […]
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Top 50 brands with ‘authentic engagement’ with Asian American consumers: 3AF
In celebration of Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Heritage Month, the Asian American Advertising Federation (3AF) has announced the 3AF 2026 Impact 50, recognizing 50 national brands making meaningful investments in the Asian American consumer segment through authentic engagement, marketing/advertising, experiential programs, strategic innovation, and sustained commitment. The alphabetical list recognizes Fortune 500 and […]
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Calendar from May
–Ongoing until September 30, 2027 iRehistro Overseas Voter Registration Visit website for details: https://irehistro.comelec.gov.ph/ovf1. –Ongoing until May 29, 2026 Nominations for the 2026 Presidential Awards For Filipino Individuals and Organizations Overseas Download: https://presidentialawards.cfo.gov.ph/forms-and-guide/ –May 7 to June 4 Spring 2026 Adult Conversational Filipino, Beginner 1 (with teacher Agnes ‘Bing’ Magtoto) Tuition for the 5-week course […]
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Son-in-law remembers Robert Rivas for his ‘sharp intellect, well-timed jokes, magnetic personality’
By Harry Go Jr. Bob was a true role model in every sense. His incredible work as a public servant is undeniable – someone who stood as a pillar of integrity and leadership, as well as a person who cared deeply about others. His reputation preceded him in every room he stepped foot in. Decades […]
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Nestor Uy, 83
Nestor Lotilla Uy passed away peacefully, Wednesday morning April 22, 2026 at his Pine Brook, New Jersey home surrounded by the love of his family. He was 83. Uy is the husband of Dr. Connie Uy, former board chair of the Philippine American Friendship Community or PAFCOM. Born in Sibalom, Antique, Philippines, Nestor was the youngest of four […]
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The ‘jovial, witty’ Robert ‘Bob’ Rivas, 78
By Cristina DC Pastor “We’ve lost a good man.” Bergenfield Mayor Arvin Amatorio expressed his grief over the passing of former Mayor Robert “Bob” Rivas. Rivas, the first Filipino American mayor in the New Jersey area, died on April 23 at the age of 78. He was elected mayor of Bergenfield in 1999 and served […]
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Student-created short film about the Filipino food culture to screen at UNLV May 14th
More than 60 students from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas School of Cinematic Arts (UNLV CinArts) are gaining hands-on, real-world production experience through “Domino,” a short film about three Filipino cousins on a mission to find the stolen knife of the family patriarch, a chef, in order to receive their inheritance The film was […]