#filipino-american-history

#filipino-american-history

I was first schooled on Itliong ten years ago, at what was then called the J-Town Film Fest, while watching a 30-minute documentary, Delano Manongs. Itliong and a group of Filipino farm workers instigated the legendary Delano Grape Strike of 1965, an event that essentially led to the creation of the United Farm Workers (UFW). The strike went down in history as a Chicano movement under the leadership of Cesar Chavez, but the role Filipinos played in the adventure often gets forgotten.

Hosted by The Filipino American National Historical Society FANHS-SCV , join Pinoytown San Jose Tours for a captivating walk through one of San Jose's forgotten Filipino American neighborhoods. Led by local historian Robert "Manong Robert" Ragsac, this tour brings to life the vibrant stories of Filipino pioneers who helped shape the city's multicultural heritage. You'll explore the historic streets once filled with Filipino cafés, pool halls, and community gathering spots, while learning about the resilience and contributions of early Filipino immigrants.

Bangon Kabayan: Pistahan sa Fulton (Rise Up, Fellow Filipinos) is a vibrant barrio fiesta-style celebration in honor of Filipino American History Month! Hosted by the Filipino American Center, this family-friendly event pays tribute to the powerful legacy of Filipino boxing in San Francisco and beyond - from the turn of the 20th-century to today's most beloved champions. Experience the rich heritage, cultural pride and indomitable spirit of Filipino Americans through music, food, art and community.