Hands That Healed the World: First Filipina Nurses In Europe
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The first group of Filipino nurses sailed for France in December 1914 aboard the SS Empress of Russia.
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The Historic Delano Grape Strike’s Sacrifices and Rewards
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Despite tremendous costs, the five-year long strike ultimately achieved significant gains for Filipino and Mexican farm workers.
Read MoreOn Cesar Chavez: We Need The Truth More Than We Need Heroes
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Philip Vera Cruz's disappointment with the UFW stems primarily from the leadership of Chavez whom he observed became more erratic and inconsistent as his fame grew.
Read MoreHow Can You Forget Me: Filipino American Stories
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Items and other artifacts at the Smithsonian xprovide a fascinating glimpse into the complex lives of Filipino Americans as U.S. nationals who could live and work in America but were denied citizenship
Read MoreOh, Alice!
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The article Alice Roosevelt, The Sultan Of Sulu, And The Theater Of American Empire (PF February 4 , 2026) by Alex Fabros revisits the meeting between Alice Roosevelt, daughter of US President Theodore Roosevelt, and the Sultan of Sulu. The event encapsulated a moment when the American empire sought to present itself as modern, inclusive, and benevolent, even as it consolidated control through coercion and administrative absorption. Fabros’ article awakened a memory from a reader, Jessie Huberty, who sent Publisher Mona Lisa Yuchengco a letter.
Read MoreAlice Roosevelt, the Sultan of Sulu, and the Theater of American Empire
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The meeting between Alice Roosevelt and the Sultan of Sulu encapsulated a moment when the American empire sought to present itself as modern, inclusive, and benevolent, even as it consolidated control through coercion and administrative absorption.
Read MoreA Guerrilla Ambassador Emerges from the Shadows
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The memoir Deeper Ground, Darker Shadows chronicles the author’s journey from moderate activist to communist organizer and clandestine ambassador overseas.
Read More‘How Can You Forget Me’: Artifacts of Early Immigrant Life
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Large trunks discovered in a basement offer a window into the lives and struggles of early Filipino immigrants.
Read MoreAn Encounter in Florence, Autumn 2025
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There’s more than meets the eye when it comes to ties that link the Philippines to Florence, Italy.
Read MoreEmbassy of Exile: The Filipinos Who Led the Drive for Independence in Washington, D.C., 1941–1946
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Filipino leaders who led the wartime campaign for Philippine independence from Washington, D.C. would later run the new republic.
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