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AF3IRM salutes women, celebrates stories of ‘struggle, survivorship, and triumphs’
On March 8th, more than any day, we, the women of AF3IRM, salute all women, their struggles, and their stories in honor of International Working Women’s Day and Women’s History Month. Together, we have achieved numerous victories and as an organization, we are striving to reach even more goals and win more campaigns. But we […]
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Jessy Daing Musbeh knows the ABCs to a girl’s heart: Authentic Birkins and Chanels!
By Cristina DC Pastor How can she not? She wears them fashionably, sells them reasonably and urges women they’re a must-have in a wardrobe where style and deals can co-exist nicely. Designer handbags may seem overpriced at thousands of dollars a pop, but Jessy Daing Musbeh knows how to make them “within reach” of the […]
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Nanding Mendez opens up about wife’s final moments, the future of Fiesta
By Cristina DC Pastor Nearly two years after his wife passed away, Nanding Mendez still speaks of Mila like she is just in the next room — the kitchen, perhaps, making his favorite beef with olives dish — and very much a part of his life. “I am writing a book about her,” said the […]
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Concert coup hopes to raise $5M for Haiyan families
By Elton Lugay On March 11, Grammy Award-winning Jennifer Hudson, American Idol finalist Jessica Sanchez and pop star Charice will be sharing a stage in a show billed as the most star-studded fundraising to benefit the families devastated by Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines. Pinoy Relief Concert hopes to pack the 6,000-seater at The Theatre […]
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For Robert Lopez, the road to EGOT was paved at ‘Avenue Q’
By Wendell Gaa After getting together with a few friends at a restaurant bar for a viewing of one of our favorite TV shows “The Walking Dead,” a couple of us decided to stay behind and switch the channel to see the rest of The Oscars ceremony. To our amazement, many of the night’s major […]
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New Makilala ladies revealed: Getting to know you, getting to hope you like us
By Cristina DC Pastor & Jen Furer Ta ra ra ran…ta ran. There was no Julie Andrews warbling, and certainly no tap dancing, but there was lots of chatting and chuckling and chomping on snacks hurriedly bought from stores around Fifth Avenue. It was 6 p.m. on a Friday, and many of the women came […]
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Politicians say U.S. is ready for an Asian president
By Cristina DC Pastor Asian American politicians said it’s just a matter of time, but when were asked which ethnicity is likely to make history by producing the first Asian president of the U.S., they mostly demurred. “The U.S. is ready for an Asian president, It’s going to happen,” said Filipino American Edward Santos, a […]
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Asian American professionals form The Promise Society
Calling itself a new generation of leaders with “fresh and innovative approaches” to achieve their mission, The Promise Society (TPS) officially launched on February 22nd as a non-profit organization dedicated to addressing health and social issues. The launch, held at the Museum of Chinese in America, also introduced the people behind TPS, which is trying […]
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Obama government offers federal boost to young men of color
By Elton Lugay African American and Hispanic men and boys filled the White House State Dining Room to listen to President Obama unveil his latest initiative to assist young men of color who are “willing to do the hard work to get ahead.” I thought these young boys are finally getting the boost they need […]