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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.
Breaking Barriers | FilAM MMA Legends and Rising stars
Filipinos have a heavy presence in the martial arts space. The most popular Filipino martial art forms being Arnis, Eskrima, and Kali. here are a few Fil-Ams that have made a mark or are on the come up in the mixed martial arts scene.
10 Things to Know About Rising FilAm Soccer Stars Alyssa and Gisele Thompson
The sister duo, Alyssa and Gisele Thompson, are taking the soccer world by storm! They hail from Studio City, California, and they have been dominating the sport not only on the local and national level, but internationally as well. They are continuing to push and shape the future of the sport. Both sisters not only play soccer for Harvard-Westlake High School, but they are also members of the United States Women’s National Soccer Team.
FilAm Owned Winston’s Cafe Spicing up the Napa Food Scene
When people think of Napa, Filipino food isn’t necessarily the first cuisine that comes to mind. But, there is a spot in downtown Napa that serves Filipino-American food: Winston’s Cafe!
We had the chance to sit down with Alex and Casaan Macaraig, owners of Winston’s Cafe along with their partner Paulie W. Brown of Paulie’s Bagels.
4 Rising FilAm Picks in 2023 NFL DRAFT SIGN ROOKIE Contracts
The National Football League (NFL) just wrapped up the 2023 draft. Upon conclusion, three Filipino-Americans signed rookie contracts: Zaire Barnes was drafted by the New York Jets, and both Nikko Remigio and Anthony Witherstone Jr. will be joining defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs.
Ka-In Napa Valley: Where Filipino Food Meets Fine Wine AND GOOD COMPANY
Ka-in Napa Valley will celebrate local Filipino culture and cuisine while raising money for Justin-Siena’s Diversity & Inclusion Scholarship Program (DISP).
Check out the purveyors and community partners will be featured at Ka-In Napa Valley.
7 FilAm Sustainable Fashion Designers To Have On Your Radar
With Earth Day among us, we should take a moment to reflect on how we can be a part of the green revolution. Fast fashion is out of fashion! It’s one of the biggest contributors to pollution. If you want to put your money where your mouth is, here are 7 Filipino-American designers that are responsibly driving activism through creativity, passion, and purpose.
Dr. Annabelle Manalo-Morgan | How A Mother’s worst nightmare Became her passion and Purpose
Dr. Annabelle Manalo-Morgan is a Filipino-Canadian scientist, educator, author, speaker, wife, and mother of five. She earned her bachelor’s degree in biology from Eastern Kentucky University. She began her graduate work at Georgetown University in Neuroscience and completed her PhD in Cell and Developmental Biology at Vanderbilt University.
6 Filipino American Golfers You Don’t know about But Should
Minority golfers have long been on the outside looking in on the PGA and LPGA Tour, and frankly, the sport itself in its entirety—it’s time for change. And while it still has a long way to go, how refreshing it is to see these FilAm golfers represent.
7 Best Sneaker Collabs Designed by Filipino Creatives
While sneaker collabs have now become a permanent fixture in brand partnerships, not all of them put in as inspiring work as these next Filipino designers. Being respected and welcomed into the sneaker community can be a long and laborious journey for anyone, but these FilAm creatives are clearly up to the task.
6 Dope Filipino American Tattoo Artists Worth Traveling For
If and when you decide to put permanent ink on your body, I want you to remember these talented Filipino tattoo artists that can help you design meaningful masterpieces that you (and your parents) will be proud of.
5 FilAm NFL Players Firing Up The League
With Super Bowl LVII around the corner, I wanted to highlight the Fil-Am National Football League (NFL) players firing up the league. Unfortunately, none of them will be playing in the upcoming super bowl. Making it to the NFL is no easy feat. Nevertheless, we must celebrate them! They’re representing, and that’s what matters!
6 Vegan Filipinx Foodies to follow on Instagram
It’s January aka Veganuary! For those of you who don’t know what veganuary is, it’s an annual challenge run by a nonprofit organization that educates and encourages people worldwide to follow a vegan lifestyle for the entire month. Making the decision to go vegan is very difficult, especially if you’re Filipino.
9 Facts About Miss Universe 2022 R’Bonney Nola Gabriel
Things to know about newly crowned Miss Universe R’Bonney Nola Gabriel, the first Filipina American to win Miss USA and Miss Universe.
8 Things to Know About Minnesota Viking Camryn Bynum
We all know that basketball is by far, the most popular and loved sport in the Philippines. But American Football may just become a new passion for us Filipinos now that we get to root for and watch the exciting Camryn Bynum.
5 Spiritual + Wellness Healers To Follow on IG Right Now
I was excited to find more non-traditional, alternative healers within the Filipinx community. If you’re curious about learning more about alternative medicine and want to make some changes in your lifestyle, here are the top six health and wellness professionals that you should look into and follow on Instagram
Plant Titas and Titos We Love to Follow on Instagram
I started following many plant experts on Instagram as well, expanding my knowledge and love for the little slices of nature plants allow us to have in any setting. Below is a list of Filipino-American plant-fluencers, plant stylists, plant artists, green thumb experts, and plant shop owners across the country. As you begin your journey into plant parenthood, please consider shopping small, local businesses and supporting our community.
Interview with Jhoanna Alba, Founder of ALBA Legacy + Repurpose Legacy
Jhoanna Alba is the founder and Chief Visionaire behind ALBA Legacy. ALBA, which stands for A Light Beyond Appearance, is a team of passionate visionaries whose creativity is fueled by giving back through the art of fashion.
I sat down with her to talk about her journey and how she consistently disrupts the fashion industry. She’s not afraid to be different, and is unapologetically true to herself.
Interview with Choz Belen Founder of Mumu Comic
Choz Belen is an award-winning director, designer and writer born and raised in central New Jersey. He is a graduate from the School of Visual Arts in New York City. Upon graduating, he started out his career in the Silver Pictures cutting room at Warner Bros. Studio where he worked on films like Whiteout, Orphan and The Factory