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"Filipinos in New York" Photo Exhibit at Kalusugan...

In celebration of October Filipino American History Month, the winners of the “Filipinos in New York” Photo Contest, hosted by the Filipino American National Historical Society (FANHS) Metro New York Chapter, will be on display at Kalusugan Coalition, Inc. (39-04 63rd Street Woodside, NY 11377). A few of the pictures were found from the Philippine Student Bulletin that was...

Oct 4th

NEW YORKERS CELEBRATE FILIPINO AMERICAN HISTORY...

On October 18, 1587, the first documented ‘Filipino’ landed in the United States in Moro Bay in California. In 1763, Filipino Seamen established a settlement in what is now known as Louisiana. In the late 1800s and early 1900s, many Filipinos came to the United States as sponsored and non-sponsored students. And after the Immigration Act of 1965, Filipinos came to the US in...

Sep 26th

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FANHS Karaoke Kickoff Fundraiser for FAHM|...

Greetings Community Organizations, Community Organizers, Musicians, Artists, Teachers, Domestic Workers, students and free spirits, As Filipino American History Month (FAHM) is slowly approaching, the Filipino American National Historical Society of Metro New York (FANHS MNY) would like to personally invite you to a meet and greet social, sushi and karaoke extravaganza! We hope that the...

Sep 17th

9/11 Tenth Anniversary Vigil for Filipino American...

To commemorate the 10th anniversary of September 11, 2001, the Filipino American community of New York invites you to a vigil in honor of the Filipino American victims and heroes of 9/11/11. The evening will consist of tributes from family members and Filipino American community leaders. There will also be performances from various community artists. Biographies of the Filipino American victims of...

Sep 1st

FANHS MNY Community Partner for 'The Learning'...

FANHS MNY is delighted to announce our participation in the 34th AAIFF in NYC the community partner for The Learning directed by Ramona Diaz (IMELDA)! Please support AAIFF as they go into their 34th year providing shorts, documentaries, and movies on, about and by Asian Americans! THE LEARNING [32] Sunday, August 14 at 6:15PM...

Aug 12th

CALL FOR PHOTOGRAPHS, "Filipinos in New York"...

“Filipinos in New York” Call for Photographs 2011 The Filipino American National Historical Society – Metro New York Chapter (FANHS) announces a call for photographs for the upcoming exhibition “Filipinos in New York” that will take place this October 2011. In celebration of October Filipino American History Month, the exhibit will be open to all photographers of any age and all photographs of...

Aug 3rd

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Sept. 13th is Filipino Heritage Night at Citi...

Celebrate FAHM* early by watching the New York Mets on the Second Annual Filipino Heritage Night at Citi Field! Watch pre-game performances both on and off the field Tickets are only $15 and located on the Promenade Reserved Infield Blocks of <25 tickets can be purchased at www.mets.com/filipino Groups of 25 or more get a scoreboard greeting Thanks to Nicole Annese [nannese at nymets dot...

Jul 26th

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Support Filipino American History Month in NY

Dear Community Leader: I am writing this letter to you on behalf of the Filipino American National Historical Society, Metro New York Chapter to ask you for your support of one of our most ambitious endeavors. This year, we are launching a campaign in association with the Philippine Consulate General of New York and the National Federation of Filipino American Associations (NaFFAA) New York...

Jun 9th

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34 years Celebrating the Contributions and Diverse...

L. Crowder As we say farewell to April we welcome May, which has been known as Asian Pacific American (APA) Heritage Month since June of 1977. With the joint effort of Frank Horton of New York and Norman Mineta of California, the House resolution was introduced to the president, in hopes that the first 10 days of May be recognized as APA Week. A month later Daniel Inouye and Spark Matsunaga...

May 3rd

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Filipino Americans in New York: Proof of our...

By Dr. Kevin Nadal, FANHS-MNY President kevinnadal.com When young people are taught about the history of Filipinos in the United States, they typically learn a few things. First, we are taught about the “Manila Men” who landed in Moro Bay, California in 1587, and how they later formed settlements in the bayous of Louisiana in the late 1700s. We also learn about pensionados, or sponsored...

Apr 21st

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Valentine's Day 1961

By Pamela K. Santos pamelaksantos.com What I remember most about my grandmother Belen is her beauty, captured forever in old photos. I’m grateful for the times I spent with her in the Philippines because of the memories behind every photo in her albums that she shared. I’m especially grateful for those oral histories of our family and a few keepsakes I took with me to New York now...

Apr 9th

Last WWI survivor has Pinoy connection

By Nestor Palugod Enriquez www.filipinohome.com Coming to America Frank Buckles, the last surviving US veteran of World War One, has died at age 110. He died on Sunday at his farm in West Virginia at the age 110 and 26 days. He lied about his age to join the army at age 16. The Missouri native was among nearly 5 million Americans, who served in World War One in 1917 and 1918. The United States...

Mar 8th

Election Results for FANHS Metro NY

Congratulations to the newly elected officers of FANHS-Metro New York President: Kevin Nadal Vice President: Lorial Crowder Secretary: Pamela Santos Treasurer: Rose-Ann Ubarra Cunanan Board Members: Dolores Alic, Daniel Ballesteros, Gail Prado, Cecile Sison, Jackie Tabaco, Joey Tabaco Webmaster: Pamela Tamayo Happy New Year!

Jan 17th

Jose Rizal and New York City

by Nestor Palugod Enriquez The 2010 blizzard is very mild when compared with the most famous snowstorm in American history, the Blizzard of 1888. It has acquired an almost legendary status. The White Hurricane caught New York by surprise with heavy snowfall and frigid lower temperatures. The blizzard’s combination of inclement conditions has been unmatched in human tolls. Rizal arrived in...

Jan 4th

Happy New Year!!

Wishing you all a very happy and prosperous 2011. With Love, FANHS Metro New York Chapter

Jan 2nd