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FILAMSPEAK: What are your wishes, hopes, and fears for the country under Donald Trump?
On the eve of Donald Trump’s inauguration, some FilAms are expressing on social media how they are preparing to carry out their acts of resistance, as well as their plans for the women’s march the day after. Others are sharing their hopes and wishes for the country to move forward with little or no upheaval […]
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New website will track hate incidents vs API, Muslim communities
As Inauguration Day approaches, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) fear a new round of hate incidents across the country, targeting many vulnerable segments of our community, particularly immigrants and Muslim Americans. In response to these concerns, the Asian Americans Advancing Justice (Advancing Justice), a national affiliation of five leading civil rights organizations, announces the […]
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Maria Torres-Springer is the new housing commissioner
Mayor Bill de Blasio announced on January 17 that Maria Torres-Springer will serve as the next commissioner of the Department of Housing Preservation and Development when its current commissioner, Vicki Been, returns to teaching at New York University. Maria Torres-Springer comes to HPD with deep experience securing affordable housing and working directly with communities on […]
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Get Reel TV: Cheers to life, diversity, and real discussion of issues
By Marivir Montebon Pop went the champagne bottle to officially welcome Get Reel online TV into the real world on Sunday evening, January 8, during one of coldest nights of winter 2017 here. Very soon, the night unraveled in cheers, laughter, and well-wishes for the co-hosts — executive director at Marcoart Jeanette Marco, filmmaker Luis […]
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Fake News: Read, question what you’re reading, think twice before sharing (and other things to remember)
By Cristina Dc Pastor Last year, when news broke that the singer Prince died, security industry professional Jessica Robinson did not immediately read online. She “sat and waited” till the news appeared with regularity in a number of reputable news sites. Writer Ninotchka Rosca said a dog biting a man is not news. But a […]
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‘Vampariah’ as subversive ‘aswang’ film
By Joel David In contrast with politics, the consensus among Filipinos is that 2016 has been an unqualified triumph for their cinema. Not only did we have a second major prize at the Cannes Film Festival, we also won major prizes at A-list European and Asian filmfests, topped by the Golden Lion at the Venice […]
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NaFFAA on 20th year: Fresh leadership takes on continuing mission toward ‘One Voice,’ FilAm empowerment
By Cristina DC Pastor A millennial blizzard has swept the leadership of the National Federation of Filipino American Associations with younger leaders vowing to “create a lot of action” toward making NaFFAA truly the “voice” of Filipino Americans. “Expect creativity and innovation, fresh perspectives… and a lot of renewed excitement under this new administration,” said […]
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Running for heroes
Run, walk, crawl. Organizers are inviting the public to join the 3rd Annual Santacruzan Fil-Am 5K race to benefit World War II veterans. The event will be held during the East Coast’s largest Santacruzan celebration on Sunday, May 28, in Jersey City. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Filipino Veterans Recognition and Education […]
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FilAm George Conway III a ‘brilliant lawyer’ known for representing Big Business
By Cristina DC Pastor Filipino Americans were surprised to learn that President-Elect Donald Trump’s senior adviser Kellyanne Conway is married to a FilAm, and that he could be the next U.S. solicitor general. George Conway III, a partner in the Litigation Department of Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz since 1994 is being reported as a […]