update on FANHS National Conference - June 28-30, 2012 in Albuquerque, NM!

UPDATE:  Excellent plenary speech by FANHS National President (2011-2012) Evangeline Canonizado Buell during 14th biennial FANHS National Conference on June 28, 2012    Thanks to @baylan for YouTube video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=84yrASHNeRU&feature=youtu.be

ARTICLE by Prosy Dela Cruz
 "Filipino NBA player Raymond Townsend graces FANHS gala"  
http://www.asianjournal.com/lifestyle/prosy-abarquez-delacruz-jd/16658-filipino-nba-player-raymond-townsend-graces-fanhs-gala.html
>>>correction:  Raymond Townsend is a fourth generation Filipino American.  His mother is the late Virginia Townsend. 

Click here to Download and print FANHS conference registration form
Additional information, contact Emilie Underwood crisunderwood@hotmail.com

For films, workshops, cultural performances, speakers, and much more - please join us at the 14th biennial FANHS National Conference on June 28-30, 2012!  Hosted by FANHS Rio Grande Chapter in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the exciting conference schedule continues to evolve.  (See current "Schedule at a Glance" below.)

~FANHS film festival poster by Ted Cayobit Visaya

FANHS Film Festival during national conference!  Curated by rpmuriera@yahoo.com

"Forgotten Soldiers" documentary about the U.S. Army's Philippine Scouts

"Remembering our Manongs/Elders" documentary by FANHS Sonoma (CA) Chapter

"The Gift of Barong: A Journey from Within" documentary

"The Fall of the I-Hotel" documentary by Curtis Choy

Conference highlights also include Raymond Townsend, first Filipino/Asian Am to play in the NBA (beginning in 1978), guest speaker at the FANHS national conference gala on June 30, 2012.

A special plenary session will focus on The Delano Grape Strike Camp; Larry Itliong. 

FANHS National Conference - June 28-30, 2012 "Schedule at a Glance" now on-line!

FANHS National Conference Schedule updated!

Celebrate FAAPI's Centennial: "100 Years of Filipinos in Philadelphia" / FAAPI collaborates with FANHS Pennsylvania Chapter

NEW! FAAPI Centennial Committee and FISDU present scholarship to Kathleen Escarcha at AAWC's 25th

Mrs. Mela Ligan Chatto Crowned FAAPI Centennial Mother of the Year

FAAPI Centennial Mother of the Year photo album by Joan May Cordova

NEW PR: Opening event 17 March 2012 - PFASI's Multicultural Show a Success!!

NEW!  FAAPI History verified 2012

PLEASE Support "100 Years of Filipinos in Philadelphia"
FAAPI Centennial Sponsorship and Event Information

Filipino American Association of Philadelphia FAAPI website

This blog participated in the "Stop SOPA" protest on January 18, 2012.

Internet goes on strike — blackout everywhere. On Wed Jan 18, many of your favorites sites will be unavailable to you to stop web censorship. Call your congressperson today.  http://sopastrike.com/strike   Hoping that everyone will be vigilant about fighting for internet freedom. Block SOPA and PIPA!

Happy New Year! SAVE THE DATE - FANHS National Conference: June 28-30, 2012

FANHS Rio Grande Chapter will host the 2012 FANHS National Conference in Albuquerque, New Mexico - June 28-30.  Please save the date!  More info here:  http://riograndefanhs.org/

NEWS: DEADLINE EXTENDED to May 15 for Call for Papers. 
DOWNLOAD THE FANHS National Conference Call for Papers here!
http://www.scribd.com/fullscreen/78600785?access_key=key-im03alaox04fu18sjth


Thanks to Evelio Sabay for creating the preview video on the FANHS Rio Grande Chapter website.


FANHS 14th Biennial National Conference from Evelio Sabay on Vimeo.

UPDATE from Lorna Lardizabal Dietz:   Many thanks to Lorna who created a Storify blog on the FANHS National Conference that includes many relevant videos!
http://bit.ly/wiCZh8    Follow Lorna's blog as well as Lorna on Twitter @RadiantView

For Holiday Giving: Filipina/o books!

One highlight of FANHS national conferences is its Authors' Reception that draws Filipina/o writers from throughout the USA and beyond.   This holiday season, we hope you'll give lasting gifts of Filipina/o books to friends and family!

Long-time FANHS supporter Linda Nietes writes: "Here is short list of what we suggest to friends
and clients as Christmas Gifts because we still have a large stock on hand.
(Softcover unless otherwise indicated.)


Angelica's Daughters, a Dugtungan novel. By Cecilia Manguerra Brainard et al. Written by five Filipino and Filipino women whose thoughts intertwined
to create this novel. 2010. $18.95
Drive-By Vigils. By R. Zamora Linmark. 2011. His latest collection of poems. Autographed copies available. $18.00
Filipino American Psychology: A Collection of Personal Narratives. Edited by Kevin K, Nadal, PH.D. 2010.  $28.00
Filipino Ghost Stories: Spine-Tingling Tales of Supernatural Encounters and Hauntings. By Alex G. Paman. 2010. Autographed copies available. $13.95
Filipinos in Hawaii. Part of the Series, Images of America. By Theodore S. Gonzalves and Roderick N. Labrador. 2011. 21.99
For the Sake of Louise. A Mother's Triumph over Domestic Abuse. By Lilia Lopez-Rahman. 2010. $16.95
Growing Up Filipino ll. More Stories for Young Adults. Edited by Cecilia Manguerra Brainard. 2010. Autographed copies available. $21.95
Let's Cook Adobo. Written by Carina Monica Montoya. Illustrations by Eliseo Art Silva. A storybook cum recipe book for children.
Hardbound $13.95. Softcover $9.95
Pinoy in America: The Stateside life in the time of Barack Obama, Facebook and Pacquiao-mania. By Lorenzo Paran lll. Experiences that any
transplanted Fil Am will be able to relate to. 2011. Autographed copies available. $12.99
The Decolonized Eye: Filipino AmericanArt and Performance. By Sarita Echavez See. 2009 $25.00
The Filipino Cookbook. 85 Homestyle Recipes to Delight your Family and Friends. By Miki Garcia. Hardbound. 2011. $18.95
The Third Wave: Quo Vadis? Pinay & Pinoy, 1961-2001. By Caridad C. Vallangca. Biographical data of experiences. 2010,  $30.00
Toxicology: A Novel. By Jessica Hagedorn. Her best and most daring novel so far. Hardbound. 2011. Autographed copies available. $25.95
Vigan and Other Stories. By Cecilia Manguerra Brainard. 2011. Autographed copies available. $21.00
When the de la Cruz Family Danced. By Donna Miscolta. A debut novel that presents a clarifying vision of post-immigration America. 2011. $16.95


Philippine Expressions Bookshop
The Mail Order Bookshop dedicated to
Filipino Americans in search of their roots.

PO Box 4201, Main Post Office
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274, USA Tel (310) 514-9139 www.philippineexpressionsbookshop.com orders@philippineexpressionsbookshop.com

There are many more books.  Please also contact all FANHS Chapters for more  http://fanhs.net 
Happy Holidays!!

Holiday Greetings from FANHS Pennsylvania & friends!

While all FANHS chapters send holiday greetings throughout the globe, FANHS PA created this photo collage to greet and thank all those who promote Filipino American history.  Happy Holidays to all!

FANHS Santa Clara Chapter celebrates Filipino American History Month

FANHS Santa Clara Chapter Administrator Ron Muriera and Clarence Madrilejos representing the Filipino American National Historica...l Society (FANHS) Santa Clara Valley Chapter receive the Filipino American History Month 2011 Proclamation from San Jose Mayor Chuck Reed (left) and San Jose Councilmember Kansen Chu at the October 25th San Jose City Council meeting.  Cheers to FANHS Santa Clara Chapter and the city of San Jose, CA!

FANHS Sacramento Chapter to Honor First Filipina American Chief Justice: Tani Cantil-Sakauye

 Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye is a native Sacramentan and second generation Filipina American.  Please join FANHS Sacramento/Delta Chapter & American Legion Magellan Post 604 on October 22!

FANHS New Jersey sponsors Filipino American Film Series!