In 1925, as Black porters of the Pullman Company were organizing the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters (BSCP), the train company hired 400 Filipinos as scabs against the nascent labor union. It didn't take long for the Filipino porters to realize that they had more in common with the Black workers; while management praised them for their "natty appearance" and their work ethic, they were just as discriminated against as their union counterparts. Led by Cipriano Samonte, an Ilocano from Laoag, the Filipino porters switched sides in this labor conflict and became part of BSCP. First-time Positively Filipino contributor Don Villar, a civil rights lawyer and Chicago labor leader, writes this compelling and inspiring story of "How Black and Filipino Unity Was Forged in the Pullman Workers Union."

There are numerous historical accounts of Filipinos in America but so far, there is no centralized depository that can preserve them for future generations to access. This lack is what Eliza Lafferty, another first-time PF contributor, wants to solve with her Pakinggan! Archive project, which she describes in "Pakinggan! A Case for Filipino Community Archives."

In Baguio City, meanwhile, the traditional summer treat for many Filipino kids -- horseback riding in Wright Park -- is slowly becoming a thing of the past as a disease kills off most of the horses. Baguio-based PF Correspondent Rene M. Astudillo reports on "The Fallen Horses of Baguio City."

Insider stories about the revolution of the Philippine Left have been coming out and one of the most pointed in its criticism of the treatment of women is Maria Virginia Yap Morales' recently published memoir, Ascending the Fourth Mountain: A Personal Account of the Marcos Years. Dr. Patricio N. Abinales, himself a chronicler of sex and Philippine communists (he wrote a book on this topic), writes a review.

For this week's Happy Home Cook, here's another video demo by Chef Sandy Daza, for three recipes: Authentic Italian Carbonara, Chicken Caesar Sandwich and Croque Monsieur. It's over 20 minutes long for all three but it's a fascinating watch. Sandy always makes cooking look simple and attainable for home cooks.