Pray that Police Departments Be Like Santa Monica’s for the Days to Come

Pray that Police Departments Be Like Santa Monica’s for the Days to Come

Incidents of anti-AAPI hate are not everyday occurrences in a small city, but crime data further suggest [that] in 2023 absolutely no such criminal acts took place in Santa Monica. 

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The Morning After: A Reflection

The Morning After: A Reflection

A journalist has a heart-to-heart talk with her journalism students the morning after the morning after the US presidential election.

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A Book Fair to Remember (and Get Ready For)

A Book Fair to Remember (and Get Ready For)

Filipino writers and books make a presence in the largest book fair in the world.

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A Filipina’s Art Speaks for Itself

A Filipina’s Art Speaks for Itself

Pop conceptual artist Maryrose C. Mendoza, 58, is taking advantage of this ongoing period of creative freedom by using Filipino materials to stretch the genre in all directions.

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Meta Honcho Battles Hate Against Asians

Meta Honcho Battles Hate Against Asians

“Don’t let us die in silence”: In grandfather’s memory, Meta honcho calls peers to action vs anti-Asian hate.

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Leaving Gaza

Leaving Gaza

Filipino-Palestinian families share their harrowing experiences trying to escape from the continued Israeli bombing of Gaza.

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Opinion: What did the Asian American vote this year tell us?

Opinion: What did the Asian American vote this year tell us?

Although Asian Americans voted for Kamala Harris 54% Donald Trump made major gains in Asian  American support.

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My Great-Grandfather’s Memoir: From Notebook to Book

My Great-Grandfather’s Memoir: From Notebook to Book

How the writer was finally able to publish his great-grandfather’s autobiography which was written in an older form of Ilocano, a language he didn’t know.

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[Partner] NaFFAA Celebrates Filipino American Voter Turnout, Champions Civic Engagement Following 2024 Presidential Election Results

[Partner] NaFFAA Celebrates Filipino American Voter Turnout, Champions Civic Engagement Following 2024 Presidential Election Results

The National Federation of Filipino American Associations (NaFFAA) extends congratulations to President-elect Donald Trump on his election victory and reaffirms its commitment to empowering the Filipino American and broader Asian American communities. As a nonpartisan organization, NaFFAA remains dedicated to fostering civic engagement and expanding representation across all levels of government, amplifying the voice and influence of Filipino Americans in the democratic process.

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Captivating Capiz

Captivating Capiz

After my speech, on to the scallops.

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