Category: Filipino American
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Gray clouds hovering over us: Green card folks- become citizens now!
by Connie C. Triggiano It is ironic that the 13 years I endured waiting for my son to finally make it as a legal immigrant in the United States seem tolerable now, in spite of the silent trauma of those long years of separation and the unrelenting dull aches at midnight by the computer for…
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Pamana Children’s Library-From the Author’s Desk
This June at Pamana Children’s Library Corner, we are proud to feature Divine Gil Reyes, the award-winning author of Pitong Tsinelas, a heartwarming board book that celebrates friendship, inclusion, and the joy of play. Created in collaboration with Save the Children Philippines and Tahanan Books, the story draws from Divine’s own childhood memories of neighborhood…
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Pamana Children’s Library-From the Author’s Desk
This June, Pamana Children’s Library invites you to explore Every Sunday: A Story on Learning Sign Language by Och Gonzalez. Inspired by her work as a teacher and her own experience with hearing loss, Och created a warm story about friendship and inclusion through the friendship of a young girl and a deaf ice cream…
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Mga Kwento sa Tagiliran ng Kasaysayan
isang sanaysay ni Ogot Sumulong Masagana ang ani sa scholarship ng pambansang kasaysayan nang ipinagdiwang ng bansa ang 1896 Centennial of the Proclamation of the Philippine Independence. Marubdob na pananaliksik, malalim na pagtasa at pag-aral ng mga tinanggap na kaalaman at bagong kaisipan batay sa pagbabalik-aral at pagsuri ng mga manuskrito, aklat, memoirs, pahayagan, datos…
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Shining Soon at the Rizal Center: Time to Shine by Stephanie Vivit Lehmann – A New Story for Filipino American Families
In a heartwarming celebration of culture, identity, and family, Time to Shine: a Filipino American Family Story invites readers young and old to rediscover the beauty of Filipino heritage through the eyes of a spirited little girl named Tala. Written by Chicago-born Filipina author Stephanie Vivit Lehmann and illustrated by Chicago-based Filipina artist Gerri Martinez-Benz…
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Rizal Center Hosts Urban Fishing Workshop 2025 with Illinois Department of Natural Resources
On May 21, 2025, the Rizal Center hosted the Urban Fishing Workshop, facilitated by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. The workshop provided participants with practical knowledge and skills for fishing in urban environments. It was a great opportunity to learn and connect with nature, even from within the city. Learn more about the Illinois…
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Bayanihan Newsletter Announcement Bulletin-June 2025
OPM OPEN MIC – RSVP and Performer Sign-up Join us for an afternoon of Original Pilipino Music with the Filipino American community in Chicago! Sign up to perform or RSVP as an audience member. Flex your chops singing or playing OPM / Kundiman (instruments available) or join in community singing as you learn about The…
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Facets Chicago Premiere: ‘Hasik (To Sow)’: The Story Of Filipino Farmers Fighting For Food Sovereignty
In a world increasingly shaped by climate disasters and rising food insecurity, Global Seed Savers presents a powerful and urgent story of resilience at Facets, 1517 W. Fullerton Ave, Chicago 60614, on Friday June 27, at 6 p.m. with the local premiere of “Hasik (To Sow)”. In this timely, full-length documentary, filmmakers Marissa Mejia and…
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Every Brilliant Thing at the Rizal Center
CIRCA Pintig’s Every Brilliant Thing recently took the stage at the Rizal Center, offering a heartfelt and powerful take on mental health through a Filipina perspective. Featuring Mari Joy and directed by RJ Silva and Annemarie Andaleon, the one-woman show invited the audience into an intimate and interactive experience that resonated deeply with Chicago’s Filipino…
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12th Asian American Action Day: United Voices, Stronger Future
On April 30th, 2025, hundreds of Asian American community members from across Illinois gathered at the State Capitol in Springfield for the 12th annual Asian American Action Day, organized by the Pan-Asian Voter Empowerment (PAVE) Coalition and Advancing Justice | Chicago. Under the theme “Sanctuary for All,” participants spent the day meeting with legislators, sharing…