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Creating change, improving lives through philanthropy
By Loida Nicolas Lewis In 2019, Maria Torres-Springer became one of the first highest-ranking Filipino Americans in philanthropy. She is vice president for U.S. Programs at Ford Foundation. The Foundation website provided a brief history: “The Ford Foundation was established in 1936, with an initial gift of $25,000 from Edsel Ford, whose father, Henry, founded […]
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‘Black Widow:’ An enjoyable spy family drama
By Wendell Gaa Having stayed away from cinema houses since the start of the pandemic early last year, I recently joined my office colleagues to see the premiere screening of “Black Widow” at a movie theater here in Ankara, Turkey where I am currently assigned with the Philippine Embassy. “Black Widow” turned out to be […]
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Amid the pandemic, a couple pledges to love and be loved
By Cristina DC Pastor At a time when most people were keeping their distance and divining a future amid a global pandemic, Jan Andrada didn’t realize she was about to restart her life. Jan, the treasurer of the National Federation of Filipino American Associations of New York, wed U.S. Navy veteran John Lane of Arlington, […]
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9 leaders selected to serve as FYLPRO Tayo fellows
Filipino Young Leaders Program (FYLPRO) is excited to announce its second cohort of nine talented young leaders to the FYLPRO Tayo Fellowship Program. The FYLPRO Tayo Fellowship Program aims to equip young Filipino American leaders with the skills and strategies to support the Filipino and Filipino American community during the COVID-19 pandemic. Fellows will provide […]
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Ma-Yi, 4 theater companies awarded $1.5 M Mellon grant
Five national theatre companies announced on June 28 that their landmark partnership has received a $1.5 million grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to create Generation Now. This partnership — Penumbra (Saint Paul, MN), Ma-Yi Theater Company (New York City, NY), Latino Theater Company (Los Angeles, CA), Native Voices at the Autry (Los Angeles, […]
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Two music artists among 395 invited to join the Oscars Class of 2021
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is extending invitations to join the organization to 395 artists and executives who have distinguished themselves by their contributions to theatrical motion pictures, according to a statement from the Academy. Industry insiders say the move to expand membership will promote racial diversity as the Oscar awards appear […]
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Through the pandemic, Queens seniors bond over prayers and line dancing
By Vicky Potenciano-Vitug I met Rosalina Robinson about five years ago at Hillcrest Senior Center where I would visit with my husband. Once or twice a week, her group would be dancing and I would just be watching on the side. One day, as I was watching their performance, a member named Princess pulled me and said, […]
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Carlo Abad named Superior Court Judge of N.J.
By Cristina DC Pastor Remember Municipal Judge Carlo Abad of Jersey City? He was nominated Chief Judge of the Jersey City Municipal Court by former Mayor Jerramiah Healy in 2013 which would have made him the first Filipino – and first Asian — to hold the position. That nomination, however, was blocked by the City […]
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Welcome to L.A.
By Mike Talplacido It was late afternoon when my plane landed at the LAX airport. When the flight attendant announced our arrival, I grabbed my hand-carry item from the compartment box and patiently queued up along with my fellow passengers in preparation for deplaning. I learned how to follow protocols when it comes to airplane […]