Category: Filipino American
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More Filipino Eateries
I just added 3 more Filipino eateries on our Eat Local page. That brings us to an even 2 dozen vibrant restaurants, cafés, & more! Del Sur Bakery 4639 N Damen AveChicago, IL 60625 https://www.delsurchicago.com Kanin 5131 N Damen AveChicago, IL 60625 https://www.instagram.com/kanin.chi/# Side Practice Coffee 5139 N Damen AveChicago, IL 60625 https://sidepracticecoffee.com
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Pamana Children’s Library-From the Author’s Desk
For the month of March, we are excited to spotlight Tor Sagud, the author of the Igoratak book series, available in the Pamana Library. In this special edition, Tor delves into the Cultural Significance for Modern Filipino Artists, sharing his thoughts on how his work connects to contemporary Filipino identity and the evolving role of…
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Ang PanAfrica Bilang Isang Kwento ng Diaspora
Isang rebyu ng exhibit sa Arts Institute of Chicago ni Ogot Sumulong Isang bentahe ng pagtira sa isang malaking lungsod kagaya ng Chicago ay ang pagkakaroon nito ng kilalang museong taglay ang di-mabilang na obras maetras na nakikipagligsahan sa kalidad at koleksyon ng mga pangunahing museo ng mundo. Ito ang sarili natin at maipagmamalaking Arts Institute…
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Here We Are Again
by Gabriel J. Catanus About a decade ago, many of us in the Filipino American community spoke out, protested, and mobilized against then-candidate Trump’s first presidential campaign, which promised to put “America first.” Besides stoking division, appealing to white nationalists, and depicting immigrants as criminals, he included the Philippines on his list of “terrorist nations”…
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Filipino Women Are Dying Sooner Than Other Asian Females in the US
by Connie C. Triggiano There is a great fear among Filipino women of cancer diagnosis but are skipping cancer screenings even if the disease is now claiming “premature” deaths among the younger female population. Breast cancer used to generally afflict older female adults from age 50, but the demographics are now changing. Many younger individuals…
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Pamana Children’s Library-From the Author’s Desk
For the month of March, we are also honored to feature Zarah Gagatiga, the author of Tales from the 7,000 Isles: Filipino Folk Stories, now available in the Pamana Library. In her heartfelt article, Writing, Roots, and Resilience, Zarah reflects on the personal journey that led to the creation of this treasured collection of Filipino…
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CIRCA Pintig in Partnership with the Rizal Center to Host a Storytelling Workshop
Contact: Ginger Leopoldo, gleopoldo@rizalcenter.org CIRCA Pintig in Partnership with the Rizal Center to Host a Storytelling Workshop Ada Cheng presents the free program as part of Illinois Humanities Road Scholars Speakers Bureau Chicago, IL – March 1, 2025 — This month, CIRCA Pintig will host a presentation titled “Our Words, Our Truths: Storytelling for Collective…
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Lani T. Montreal to Present Solo Show at the Rizal Center
Contact: Ginger Leopoldo, gleopoldo@rizalcenter.org One-Day Only Performance of “Anak ni Tapia: Leaving Mother” on March 29 at 3 PM Chicago, IL – March 1, 2025 — The Rizal Center is excited to announce a special one-day performance by local artist and educator Lani T. Montreal, featuring her acclaimed solo production, “Anak ni Tapia: Leaving Mother.”…
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Is there a Filipino neighborhood in Chicago?
Thanks to WBEZ’ s Curious City for the great report! Listen and read about “Is there a Filipino neighborhood in Chicago?”. Where and how Filipinos settled tells the story of Chicago. “Where you are is where you build community.” – By Micah Yason and Mary Hal “South Side neighborhoods may have been an early hub,…