Many of them served as medical aides or nurses for Filipino and American guerrillas and prisoners of war. Women also served as messengers and spies, and as fighting warriors in both guerrilla and Huk battalions.
From the South of Market district of San Francisco to the Summer Olympics in London, Draves became the first female and Asian American woman to win an Olympic gold in both the platform and springboard events. Discrimination against Asians was fierce after the Pearl Harbor attack.
Most famously known as the singing voice of Princess Jasmine from Aladdin and Fa Mulan for Mulan , Lea Salonga's rise to fame began when she won in for playing the lead role of Kim in Miss Saigon She has led efforts to reform the bail system, decriminalize minor traffic offenses, and improve civic education.
Wofford is a San Francisco-based Filipina American artist whose socially-engaged practice plays with notions of hybridity, authenticity, and global culture. In her mural "Pattern Recognition", Wofford hopes the work will elevate underrepresented histories and strengthen the connection between the museum and the local community. You may submit public comments by email to our Board Relations Manager, Linda Vo: [email protected] or;.
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The podcasters are from different disciplines and deeply rooted in the local Filipino community. Seeking helpful facts? The Diversity of the Philippine Population , by Yves Bouquet, covers all aspects of Philippine geography as well as discusses major geopolitical issues. October 28, 6 Minute Read After the October 28, 5 Minute Read At a recent Your email address will not be published. Sign me up for the weekly DePaulia newsletter and breaking news alerts.
Close Menu. RSS Feed. Submit Search. Navigate Left. Navigate Right. The DePaulia. About Contact Staff Advertise Contribute Sign up to receive weekly top stories and breaking news in your inbox. Share on Facebook. I attended elementary school in the Philippines, where I learned to speak fluent Tagalog, joined thousands in the streets to advocate for justice, and witnessed the historic People Power Revolution.
These days, I love helping my own daughters build a connection to their heritage through trips to the Philippines and local events in our hometown. Similarly, my partner speaks to our daughters mostly in Hindi to help them connect to their Indian culture. Today, I bring my passion for culture and community into my work. I often talk with my girls about how important it is to celebrate our Filipino culture beyond just this one month.
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