The Wards Cove Case: Separate and Unequal

The Wards Cove Case: Separate and Unequal

In which the Wards Cove Packing Company in Alaska managed to exclude the 2,000 Filipino, Asian American and Native Alaskan cannery workers from the 1991 Civil Rights Act.

    

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Where Exactly Did ‘Filipinos’ First Land in California?

Where Exactly Did ‘Filipinos’ First Land in California?

October is celebrated as Filipino American History Month, but a key question remains.

    

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Positively Filipino Writers Win Plaridel Awards

Positively Filipino Writers Win Plaridel Awards

Three trophies and an honorable mention at the Plaridel Awards

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[PARTNER] San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee's VIP Reception at the 10th Filipina Leadership Summit (Oct 24-26)

[PARTNER] San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee's VIP Reception at the 10th Filipina Leadership Summit (Oct 24-26)

Join us for the Mayor's Reception Honoring the 100 Most Influential Filipina Women in the World and to formally kick off the 10th Filipina Leadership Summit with San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee, San Francisco Bay Area Filipino Mayors, elected and appointed officials, and the FWN Board of Directors at the beautiful City Hall, the People's House.

Sumptuous Filipino Food will be served, sponsored by Susie Quesada (FWN100 '07), Executive Vice President, Ramar Foods International and President, Filipina Women's Network. Filipino cuisine prepared by awesome Pinay Chef Jessette Kalsi of Napa, CA.

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Celestino’s Crusades

Celestino’s Crusades

Filipinos who own property in California owe a lot to pioneer Celestino T. Alfafara.

    

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The Writer As Disruptor

The Writer As Disruptor

In which the journalist Ben Pimentel traces his journey as a writer.

    

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[PARTNER] Top Filipino American Authors, Chefs, Documentary Films and a Balagtasan Headline Book Festival

[PARTNER] Top Filipino American Authors, Chefs, Documentary Films and a Balagtasan Headline Book Festival

 It's the hottest ticket in town and it's FREE!

The 2nd Filipino American International Book Festival (Filbookfest) is taking place starting Friday, Oct. 18 until Sunday, Oct. 20 at the San Francisco Main Library on 100 Larkin St. at the Civic Center (take BART or Muni to the Civic Center station).

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A Poem a Day Keeps Writer’s Block Away

A Poem a Day Keeps Writer’s Block Away

The poet Luisa A. Igloria reveals how she keeps the literary fire burning in her gut.

    

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[PARTNER] Show ‘Em What Weave Got

[PARTNER] Show ‘Em What Weave Got

Rome fashion shows will introduce native Philippine fibers to the European textile and fashion industries this month.

    

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ALLICE Lives Here Now

ALLICE Lives Here Now

Nonprofit helps in healing victims of domestic violence.

    

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