FANHS Metropolitan New York & Philippine Consulate General will host event - 23 May 2011

FANHS (Filipino American National Historical Society) of Metro New York in
cooperation with the Philippine Consulate General invites you to

"T.G.I.F. -- Thank God I'm Filipino"

6:30 p.m., Monday, 23 May
Philippine Center, 556 Fifth Avenue
Light refreshments to be served
Open to community organizations and the general public

FANHS-MNY invites you to a discussion on Filipino American History. Author, professor and chapter president Dr. Kevin Nadal will share his research about notable Filipinos in New York (pre-1965) and the current FANHS-MNY campaign for Filipino American History Month.
Filipino Americans in New York: Proof of our Existence Prior to 1965

Also for discussion:
Making Fil-Am history happen: Results of the 2010 Census concerning Filipinos in New York; Updates on the Filipino American Legal Defense and Education Fund (FALDEF) pro bono legal services and the Save (Our Industries) Act.

For info: Ms. Marievic Dimaculangan – 212-819-9655; Ms. Pam Santos 7185986482

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