“Delano Manongs”

DELANO, CA —  This is the Filipino Community Center in Delano, California. For those involved with the children’s book: “Journey for Justice: The Life of Larry Itliong” — there could be no better place to launch the...

SAN FRANCISCO — These children are depicting labor activists Filipino-American Larry Itliong and Mexican-American Cesar Chavez are their involvement in the historic Delano Grape Strike — which happened more than 50 years ago. This was one example...

CARSON, CA — One of California’s most Filipino populated cities has once again made a move to honor a Filipino hero, this time with a paid vacation day. City employees in Carson ae now closer to getting...

CARSON, CA — Philippine flags and pride have been flying high throughout Carson for the past month. “Being a Filipino we have to support our heritage,” said Vicky Soong. One of the highlights of the month —...

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. – There’s a new holiday in California in honor of Filipino-American labor hero Larry Itliong. Governor Jerry Brown has signed AB7 into law which designates October 25th as Larry Itliong day which also...

It took years before Hollywood noticed how great Jessica Chastain is, but once they did, there was no turning back. This awards season, the actress is once again reaping critical acclaim for her 2014 performances. Yong...

April 9, 2014 Filipinos who were disappointed with the limited screen time that farm worker manongs got in the Hollywood movie “Cesar Chavez” have an opportunity to support a new documentary that gives Filipino labor leaders...