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Immigrant voices harmonize storytelling, music, humor in ‘Where I’m From’ radio show
On Saturday, April 20th, 2013, the CUNY Graduate School of Journalism will host a radio show onstage in the Marlin Room of NYC’s historic Webster Hall. “Where I’m From” will mix entertainment, journalism, and commentary in a big-hearted mash-up that reflects the talents, experiences, and contributions of New York’s diaspora populations. The program will be […]
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Carlos Bulosan poem to highlight Asian/Pacific Heritage Month in May
The White House announced that the theme for this year’s celebration of Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month in May, is: “I Want the Wide American Earth,” a poem by acclaimed Filipino American writer Carlos Bulosan. The poem was chosen by the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center to highlight the event. The White House […]
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‘I’m gay, I’m undocumented, I’m done coming out’ (Part 2)
On how he handles criticisms: I’m a trained writer so I’ve developed a thick skin. Thankfully, that prepared me for all the criticisms that come my way every day. Some of it is constructive, a lot of it is projection. People are just projecting anger, frustration, some jealousy. And I have no control over that. […]
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Jose Antonio Vargas: ‘If you think I’m not Filipino that’s your problem, that’s not mine’
By Cristina DC Pastor Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and undocumented immigrant Jose Antonio Vargas did not enter the Pan de Sal bake shop for the March 29 Kapihan forum of the Filipino American Press Club of New York. He bounced into it. A cup of coffee in one hand and two thin books under his arm, […]
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16-year-old inspired by Jose Antonio Vargas asks, ‘Why must people hide’?
By Elena Velez Jose Antonio Vargas is an undocumented immigrant who has lived in the United States since he was very young. He didn’t necessarily choose this life. His mother just wanted a better future for him. He went all through high school and college without anyone knowing about his status, until he came out […]
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When the undocumented immigrant is a friend
By Cristina DC Pastor She had not emailed in a while. Two weeks and counting. When you’re 24/7 friends with someone, a day’s silence is a long time. On Monday, she had written she would be taking care of family business in California and would be back in time for a lunch date we kept […]
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In first dialogue, embassy officials and Grand Isle activists agree to disagree
By Cristina DC Pastor What began as a picket ended in a dialogue with both parties no closer to a meeting of the minds than where they started. Philippine Embassy officials and leaders of migrant rights organizations sat across from each other on March 18th to discuss the fate of Filipino offshore oil workers in […]
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Voting in November? Start vetting your candidates now
By Maria Lee Citizenship comes with many rights, one of the most important being the ability to vote in elections. Growing up in an immigrant household, my parents didn’t know how to connect with the government. Elections were taken with a sense of humor, my mom voting Republican, and my dad voting Democrat. Neither of […]
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NYC council commends FALDEF for ‘great work’
New York City Councilman Vincent Gentile lauded FALDEF’s immigration advocacy by presenting the organization with a City Council Citation at a March 1 fundraising reception held at the Consul General’s Upper East Side residence. “You have done the great advocacy for all migrants, not just the Filipino Americans, but all those that come to you,” […]