Larry Itliong
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Children’s book by late Dr. Dawn Mabalon honors a Filipino labor rights leader
Dec 5, 2018SAN 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 celebrates Philippine pride with Larry Itliong Day, Fil-Am History Month
Oct 6, 2018When 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... -
CA farm labor movement leader Larry Itliong recognized with a paid holiday in Carson
Apr 4, 2018CARSON, 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 celebrates Itliong Day as it pushes for national recognition
Oct 27, 2017CARSON, 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 —... -
Kicking off Fil-Am History Month with music and culture in Carson
Oct 14, 2017by 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,... -
California State Fair commemorates Filipino and Latino labor movement
Aug 3, 2017SACRAMENTO, CA — Year after year thousands of Californians flock to the states capital for a tradition thats ran for 50 years: the State Fair. This year, the event, which began as an agricultural showcase, celebrated its... -
Push to rename Long Beach school after Larry Itliong begins
Oct 21, 2016As we continue with Filipino American history month, some of the people close to our rich history are doing everything they can to keep it alive. Steve Angeles tells us how a new Larry Itliong School... -
School renamed after Fil-Am leaders becomes first in the nation
Dec 21, 2015UNION CITY, Calif. – It was 50 years ago that Larry Itliong, Philip Vera Cruz and countless other Filipino Americans joined Cesar Chavez and fellow Mexican American farm workers in the great strike over civil and... -
Paras, Martinez honored at California’s 1st official Larry Itliong Day
Oct 26, 2015CARSON, Calif. – This weekend marked the first time the state of California commemorated the late Filipino American labor leader Larry Itliong’s birthday. Steve Angeles tells us some of today’s Filipino heroes joined the community in the... -
How the farming town of Delano changed Filipinos in the U.S.
Oct 23, 2015This weekend marks the first time California will celebrate Larry Itliong Day. Steve Angeles takes a look at Delano, Calif. the city where the Filipino labor leader made his mark in Filipino American, California, and labor...
