This is American History

This is American History

Why is Filipino American history not considered a part of American history, a poet asks.

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Adobo

Adobo

How the daughter of a Spanish mestiza and a Caucasian learned she was Filipino.

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Carlos Bulosan’s Seattle

Carlos Bulosan’s Seattle

We celebrate the centennial of Carlos Bulosan, considered the best Filipino American writer of his generation.  

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The War Brides

The War Brides

The Second Wave of Filipino immigration to the United States came between 1946 to 1953, when Filipino servicemen brought their brides to live in the country they fought for in WWII.

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Race and the Asian Male in America

Race and the Asian Male in America

Book Review: Big Little Man by Alex Tizon 

Lonely Asian males, it’s not all your fault. They really are against you, but there’s hope.

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A Lesson My Mom, the Actress Caridad Sanchez, Told Me

A Lesson My Mom, the Actress Caridad Sanchez, Told Me

How classic character actress Caridad Sanchez got her start on the Big Screen. 

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Cancer, Be Not Proud

Cancer, Be Not Proud

How ignorance makes things worse for the cancer-stricken.  

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Getting a Kick Out of Martial Arts

Getting a Kick Out of Martial Arts

From tai-chi to tuina, the world can’t get enough of eastern martial and healing arts.

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Lolo Claudio in Colorado: After the Poetry

Lolo Claudio in Colorado: After the Poetry

The path a poet has taken is paved with her ancestor’s unrequited love.  

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Feeding My Filipino

Feeding My Filipino

In which a hapless wannabe cook learns about life from her mentor’s favorite soap operas.

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