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BreakING the Mold | Dear Flor’s Journey to Bringing Filipino Tastes to Cannabis
Lisa Angulo Reid and Brian Reid are breaking the mold with Dear Flor, by creating the first cannabis gummies celebrating Filipino culture and flavors like ube, calamansi, mango and buko pandan.
SIPA's Lasting Impact | From Afterschool Programs to Nationwide Influence, Faith Santilla, Desi Danganan, Johneric Concordia and other Alum Share Their Stories
Search to Involve Pilipino Americans (SIPA) is a non-profit organization that enriches and empowers generations of Pilipino Americans by providing mental health education, counseling, youth and afterschool programs, small business support, cultural enrichment and affordable housing.
How FilAm Co-Founder of Crispbay Lael Abaya’s Beef Chips Are Spicing Up Snacks with Filipino, Vietnamese, and Korean Flavors
As more and more immigrant families expand to the second generation and beyond, it’s inevitable that new renditions evolve and that’s how fusion food is invented. That’s exactly what happened to three friends united by a shared love for food and rich Asian-American cultural heritage.
FilAM Wide Receiver Johnny Wilson’s Journey to the NFL
In the upcoming NFL season, one Filipino-American will be going pro! Johnny Wilson, wide receiver, was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the sixth round, number 185 overall.
TOP 10 List of Scholarships and Grants dedicated to Filipino American Students
Education should be accessible to all, regardless of financial circumstances. Scholarships and grants play a crucial role in empowering Filipino-American students to pursue their academic goals and contribute to their communities. Organizations and institutions have established scholarships and grants to alleviate financial barriers and empower Filipino-American students to succeed academically.
10 Things to Know About FILAM Producer & Designer Leslie Espinosa
Whether she is behind the scenes empowering others through her work as a hair and makeup artist, in the classroom as an educator, or rocking the dance floor, she continuously shows up and shows out in everything that she does.
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Filipino-Americans in the Rap Game
Filipino-American culture has continued to evolve as more and more Filipinos continue to cross the Pacific Ocean. Through American influence, Filipinos were introduced to diverse music styles ranging from disco, rock, and even rap. Here’s a list of more artists in the rap game.
Filipino American Mindful Meditation Experts to Follow
Meditation isn’t something that you easily learn, especially growing up Filipino, where most of us have no idea how to express or deal with our feelings. Here are four meditation specialists within the community that you might want to follow
10 Things to Know About FilAm NBA Reporter Cassidy Hubbarth
You’ve probably seen Cassidy Hubbarth on the sidelines of the NBA, interviewing coaches and players of the game. She is a TV host and full-time reporter for ESPN game telecasts throughout the NBA regular season and during playoffs.
6 FilAm Non-Fiction Writers and Their Latest Releases You Need to Read
We live in a time where we are starting to see more and more of ourselves represented in the media! We are blessed with diversity, even within the Fil-Am community as authors are sharing their unique experiences on what it’s like to be and grow up as “the only” – mixed Filipino kid, gay brown kid, poor kid, or a person of privilege.
10 Things About FilAm NFL Kicker Jason Myers
Jason Myers just entered his ninth season with the NFL. The place kicker is in his fifth season with the Seattle Seahawks. For the first time, the two time Pro Bowler was named captain this year! He was also named First Team All-Pro by the NFL Players' Association.
How Filipino Soldiers fighting in the korean war is a big part of Filipino American History
Before the rise of Filipino Nurse Immigrants and teachers, a large majority of them were Military personel now turned Veterans. This is the story of the unlikely triumph of the Filipino-American troops as they faced seemingly insurmountable odds on the battlefield.
4 FilAm Classical Dancers That Show Up and Out
Whether it’s singing or dancing, Filipinos are known to many for their performing skills. Through the years, in the world of dance, we have seen a gradual rise in the number of Filipino Americans taking over the scene. With this, we’ve put together a list of some of the many dancers raising our flag and making their mark on the big stages.
10 Things you Probably didn't know about Filipino American History Month
October is our month to wear our Filipinana’s, sing karaoke, and dance to celebrate our history as Filipinos. Our celebration of Filipino American History Month is deeper than just a generalized month to celebrate being brown, so let’s get into the core of October with 10 things you didn’t know about Filipino American History Month.
The Rise of a Filipino NFL Superstar: Nikko Remigio
Nikko Remigio has been proving the haters wrong, showing the world that Filipinos can dominate at the wide receiver position. Let’s dive into the story of Nikko Remigio and how he’s primed to be the next NFL superstar.
Fil-Am Artist Travis Atreo Goes Country
Travis Atreo is a Filipino-American singer, songwriter, producer, engineer, and entrepreneur. The former lead singer of the Seattle based band, New Heights, now calls Los Angeles home. Atreo is the founder of Fanded, a marketplace for fans to invest in their favorite artists.
10 Things to Know about Filipina Lead Singer of the Black Eyed Peas J. Rey Soul
Jessica Reynoso, popularly known by her stage name J. Rey Soul is no stranger to the music scene. This soulful artist has come a long way since launching her career in the Philippines. She is now a force to be reckoned with, performing internationally with some of the most respected artists in the industry. Here are 10 things to help you get to know her a little better.
10 Things To Know about Filipino Olympian EJ Obiena
EJ Obiena is a force to be reckoned with. This highly decorated pole vaulter has broken barriers left and right, making history multiple times, and accomplishing achievements in the most prestigious competitions in the world.
4 Filipinos Represented in the 2023 NBA Summer League
The 2023 National Basketball Association (NBA) Summer League just wrapped in Las Vegas, Nevada. There are plenty of Filipino fans around the world, and many of them were especially excited to see Filipinos representing in the 2023 Summer League: Kai Sotto with the Orlando Magic, Kihei Clark with the Utah Jazz, Kamaka Hepa with the New Orleans Pelicans, and Ron Harper Jr. with the Toronto Raptors.
11 Things About FilAm MLB Rookie Anthony Volpe
Anthony Volpe is a 22 year old Filipino-American, professional baseball shortstop, selected by the New York Yankees in the first round as the 30th overall pick during the 2019 Major League Baseball (MLB) draft.
In honor of him rocking the #11 on his jersey, here are 11 facts about the New York Yankees rookie.