Larry Itliong

Descendants of early Filipino American farmers band together to introduce their work and produce to larger cities in California. As they launch their own farmers market, they continue to draw inspiration from the manongs, including Fil-Am...

LOS ANGELES — From hunger strikes, to rallies, and sometimes violent actions, labor leader Larry Itliong was in the thick of things —courageously leading abused farm workers in their fight for better pay and improved working...

CARSON, CA —  The city of Carson celebrates Larry Itliong’s birthday, with its 10th annual parade and celebration, honoring the legacy of Filipino-American labor leader. Carson is the first U.S. city to declare Itliong’s birthday as...

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...

As the community tries to keep Filipino American history alive, this weekend marks a pair of death anniversaries. It’s been 5 months since a scholar and out outspoken advocate of Filipino American history has passed away,...

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...

When it comes to celebrating Pinoy pride, the Southern California city of Carson has been a leader when it comes to honoring Filipino American History Month. “Carson is the only city that we know of that...

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 —...

by Yvee Tadeo-Guevara, ABS CBN News CARSON, CA — The Filharmonic, the Fil-Am acapella group featured in the movie Pitch Perfect 2, lead the kick-off event of the 8th annual Filipino American history month in Carson over the weekend,...