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2024-09-2824 min
Pilipinx-American Stories PodcastSeason 4: Episode 2: Propaganda During the Philippine American WarAs promised, we will be focusing on the Philippine-American War in this month's podcast episodes. For this week, we will be analyzing propaganda that was used during the war, and how political cartoons portrayed people from the Philippines at the time.Make sure to check out the posts we're analyzing on Instagram @pilipinxamericanstories and Twitter @pilamstories
2022-02-1029 minPilipinx-American Stories PodcastSeason 4: Episode 1: The Watsonville Riots of 1930Have you ever heard of the Watsonville Riots of 1930? From January 19, 1930 - January 23, 1930, racially motivated acts of violence toward Filipinos occurred. Prior to the riots, anti-Filipino rhetoric was already in place as a result of immigration policies and capitalistic acts by those who employed Filipino farm workers. During these riots, hunting parties would drag Filipinos out of their homes and beat them to near death. Some of the Filipinos were even thrown over bridges. These riots eventually stopped, but acknowledgement did not occur until many years later. It wasn't until 2011 when the St...
2022-01-2426 minPilipinx-American Stories PodcastSeason 3: Episode 15: Finale: Listen to My Story: Connecting All the DotsWe've finally come to the finale of season 3, and now it's time to reflect. And as Tidus said in Final fantasy x, "Listen to my story"This season started off as an idea to better understand my history with community organizing in San Diego. Looking back at it now, this season is only a small fraction of what my history in SD is all about.I used this episode as a way to reflect on the season as a whole by giving you my side of the story. Throughout this episode, you'll hear me retelling...
2021-12-061h 22Pilipinx-American Stories PodcastSeason 3: Episode 14: Reflecting With the Ate Professor, and Giving Props Where Props are Due (Featuring Dr. Lily Ann B. Villaraza)This is how you have a pre-season finale! We have none other than Dr. Lily Ann B Villaraza gracing us with their presence for this week's episode.Getting Ate Lily Ann for this episode felt very surreal. For those that don't know, Ate Lily Ann has mentored many amazing people in the San Diego Fil-Am community space; her mentorship has trickled down to my generation, so it feels like this conversation of generations has been long overdue.Throughout this episode, We reflected on some of Ate Lily Ann's upbringing and how that influenced the way...
2021-11-221h 05Pilipinx-American Stories PodcastSeason 3: Episode 13: Community Work and Activism as a Form of Long-Term Healing (Featuring Dr. Melissa-Ann Nievera-Lozano)For this week, we have somewhat of a healing episode. We are graced by the presence and voice of Dr. Melissa-Ann Nievera-Lozano as the guest for today.At the beginning of our talk, Ate Melissa talks about their upbringing in San Diego and the connections that came out of it. As we went deeper into the conversation, we started talking about how participating in community work is a form healing. And not just for ourselves but for those that came before us, and for those that will come after.Thank you again to Ate Melissa...
2021-11-0850 minPilipinx-American Stories PodcastSeason 3: Episode 12 : Kuya Stories: Covering all the Grounds for the Next Generation (Featuring Jerry Torne)We're back for episode twelve with our first returner, Jerry Torne, who was on the second episode of this season. I've known Kuya Jerry for almost ten years, and this was a sit down that has been long overdue.Through this episode, I had the chance to hear more about his upbringing, and the choices that got him to the point that he's at now.Thank you again to Kuya Jerry for getting down with us for this episode.
2021-10-251h 01Pilipinx-American Stories PodcastSeason 3: Episode 11: A Heart-to-Heart on Legacy Organizing and Bringing Up The Next Gen (Featuring Natalie Bagaporo)Going into part two for season 3, we've been graced by the presence and words of Natalie "Noodle" Bagaporo.In this episode, we get down with Noodle and have a conversation on our legacies with community organizing in San Diego. We also check in with how they grew as a student organizer in Los Angeles, and how legacy and mission and vision brought them back to SD.
2021-10-1158 minPilipinx-American Stories PodcastInclusivity in Storytelling w/ Kasamahan Co.Kasamahan Co, formerly know Reclaiming Filipinx Identity, is a media company based out of Hawaii, that started back in 2020. They use multiple platforms including their podcast, Instagram, and YouTube to hold space for Filipinx stories of those in Hawaii. I had the privilege of getting to talk with the CEO, Chachie, to talk about what Kasamahan Co. has been up. Fun fact, Chachie was actually on one of the first episodes of the Pilipinx-American Stories Podcast. This episode serves as point of reflection for the media company in terms of its growth and the future. Currently, they a...
2021-09-1729 minPilipinx-American Stories PodcastLemonade & Asian-American Representation Beyond Hollywood (Featuring Kathy)When life gives you lemons, you make lemonade. But what do you make when life gives you Lemonade? The answer is Asian-American representation. But what does representation look like?In today's episode of the Pilipinx-American Stories Podcast, I get down with Kathy to talk about the cultural phenomenon that is Jeremy Passion's Lemonade, and how it relates to representation beyond the scope of traditional Hollywood platforms. Thanks again to Kathy for making this episode happen!
2021-09-021h 40
Pilipinx-American Stories PodcastThe Origins and Rise of the Bay Terrace Senior CenterHistory was made on July 30, 2021. After six years of development and struggle, the Bay Terrace Senior Center is officially opened to the public. In this episode, we get down with Cynthia Suero Gabler (CK), who spearheaded the efforts. Gabler went on to tell us the hardships and emotions that went on during this journey. Thank you again to CK for taking the time to tell this story.
2021-08-2353 minPilipinx-American Stories PodcastTwo more Racially-charged attacks on Philippine people in New York CityNot even a year since the attacks on Vilma Kari and Noel Quintana, we are faced with the news of more attacks in NYC. During the month of August, two more racially-charged attacks toward Philippine people have occurred. One the incidents involved a nurse that was distributing masks to subway passengers. This case involved a couple verbally harassing and physically hurting said nurse. The other incident included an attack toward a veteran Miss Saigon performer. The performer was attacked and robbed outside of their apartment in NYC.In this episode, we cove...
2021-08-1921 minPilipinx-American Stories PodcastSeason 3: Episode 10: From the East to the West; a UniPro, NaFFAA, and EPYC Connect (Featuring Noel Aglubat)It's officially the halfway point of the season. We've covered the Midwest and the Pacific Northwest in this season, now it's time to take it to the concrete jungle that is New York City.For this episode, I get down NY's own, Noel Aglubat. Noel has been another one of the peeps in my life that got me to where I am today. We talk a little bit about his origins, as well as our connection to Pilipino American Unity for Progress AKA UniPro.Thanks again to Noel for getting down for this episode.
2021-08-0959 minPilipinx-American Stories PodcastSeason 3: Episode 9: An EPYC West Coast Recollection (Featuring Kristine Maramot)Happy August, everyone! We're deep into Leo season, so you're in for this treat with more fire energy. Fellow Sagittarius, Kristine Maramot, gets down for this episode to talk about her origins in the community. And we continue to bounce off the topic of the 2014 NaFFAA Empowerment conference, and how it contributed to the work we do today. Thanks again to Kristine for getting down for this week's episode!
2021-08-0235 minPilipinx-American Stories PodcastSeason 3: Episode 8: An EPYC Coast to Coast Conversation (Featuring Sarah Day Dayon)Happy first Monday of Leo season y'all. We got a fire episode to start off this week. For this week's episode, I get down with my friend, Sarah Day Dayon talk about one the most important conferences that impacted our group of friends; the NaFFAA Empowerment Conference of 2014. We go into detail on how we wound up going, and reflect on how it helped us build upon the work we do today. Thanks again to Sarah Day for getting down for this week's episode.
2021-07-2650 minPilipinx-American Stories PodcastSeason 3: Episode 7: Two Sagittarius Brain Cells on Community Building (Feat. Aly Zamora)This is what happens when you have two Sagittarius on one episode. Y'all ain't ready for all this fire energy. In this episode, we get down with long-time friend Aly Zamora to talk about our shared history and our "why" on community organizing.Thanks again to Aly for getting down for this episode.
2021-07-191h 07Pilipinx-American Stories PodcastSeason 3: Episode 6: A Mentor-Mentee Conversation on Domino Effects (Feat. Julius Alejandro)Another week, another episode. For this week's episode, I get down with my mentor of 11 years, Julius Alejandro, to talk about the different dominoes effects that affected his work in the Fil-Am community, and eventually leading to my work I'm doing to this day. I give it up to Julius for being one of the catalysts that helped push the organizing efforts and ideals for many people in my generation. Thanks again to Julius for getting down for this episode!
2021-07-1256 minPilipinx-American Stories PodcastSeason 3: Episode 5: A Recollection on the Building Blocks feat Romyn SabatchiWe have very special episode today! In this, episode, I sit down with long-time friend, Romyn to reflect on some of her building blocks in the community. Like previous episodes, we talk about how different community events built the foundation on UniPro San Diego. On top getting the time to speak with her, the day this goes up is actually her birthday. Make sure to send her lots of love today!Thank you again to Romyn for being a guest on this episode. And happy birthday to you!*Disclaimer: There a few t...
2021-07-0539 minPilipinx-American Stories PodcastSeason 3: Episode 4: A Grand Reflection on Community Building (Part 2) Featuring Anthony DeguzmanHenlo everyone, we're back with another episode! This episode is a continuation of the conversation we previously had with Anthony Deguzman. We go deeper into the early work of UniPro San Diego, and touch upon mentoring the new generation of leaders. Thank you again to Anthony for getting down for both parts.
2021-06-281h 44Pilipinx-American Stories PodcastSeason 3: Episode 3: A Grand Reflection on Community Building (Part 1)Happy Monday, everyone! We have another dope episode for y'all, and one that I can confidently say opened a big rabbit hole of connections of the San Diego region. In this episode, we get down with long-time friend and community mentor, Anthony Deguzman, to talk about one of the biggest events in San Diego County, and what it took to build up to it. This conversation went on to the point where we actually had to break it up in to two parts. Thank you again to Anthony for getting down for this first part. Stay tuned f...
2021-06-211h 10Pilipinx-American Stories PodcastSeason 3: Episode 2: An Intergenerational Conversation on Growth and Future Featuring PAYO E-board and OGsYou're in for a sweet treat for this week's episode! In this episode, we get down with the current E-board for the Philippine American Youth, and a couple OGs. The Philippine American Youth Organization is a non-profit organization, based in San Diego, that caters to high school-aged youth. It was founded by Juanito Amor back in 2002 with the goal of holding space Fil-Am youth in San Diego to explore their culture. This is the organization where founder, Alfredo Leano, got his start in organizing. We take the time to reflect on how the organization has grown over t...
2021-06-1442 minPilipinx-American Stories PodcastSeason 3: Episode 0.5: IntroWhat's up y'all?! We're officially back with season three of the Pilipinx-American Stories Podcast. For those that are just tuning in to this podcast, here's a little blurb about what it's about:We are here to better understand the different aspects of the Pilipinx-American diaspora. We cover topics such as, but are not limited to, history, community, and Pilipinx-American culture. And this podcast is hosted by none other than Alfredo Leano.For 2021, we will be concentrating history of the Pilipinx-American diaspora. When I think history, I think about where the points connect from person to...
2021-06-0704 minPilipinx-American Stories PodcastSeason 3: Episode 1: A Kuya-Ading Reflection on Community UpbringingWelcome to the first episode of season three! What better way to set it off than to have a the amazing Kathy come back to share some stories?!In this episode of season three, Kathy and I go over our shared history. We take a look how we've been brought up in the San Diego Fil-Am community, and how the moves we've made got us to where we are today. We come from a long lineage of people from the community, and we felt it was about time to go over that legacy. Thanks again t...
2021-06-071h 49Pilipinx-American Stories PodcastAPAHM Series: Episode Six: 65-Year Old Filipina Attacked in NYC Time SquareThe final episode in this series will be covering the attack on the Filipina auntie that took place in New York City, back in March. 65-year old Filipina, Vilma Kari, was attacked in NYC's Time Square back in March by a man named Brandon Elliot. As Elliot attacked, he proceeded to yell racial slurs to Kari. Since then, Elliot has been arrested, and Kari has been discharged from the hospital. Despite the arrest of Elliot, many people are still outraged by the attack on another Asian-American elder. Many have also criticized the security guards that stood by as...
2021-05-2616 minPilipinx-American Stories PodcastAPAHM Series: Episode Five: Atlanta Spa ShootingsWhat's up y'all! After two months, it felt like it was time to talk about this case. For episode five of the APAHM, we'll be covering the Atlanta spa shootings and some the updates that have been in the news.A man by the name of Robert Aaron Long shot up three Asian-owned spas in Atlanta on March 16, 2021. Eight people were murdered, and six of those victims were of Asian descent. Communities called this murder out as a hate crime, but many people outside of APIs claim otherwise. People including Captain Jay Baker, of Cherokee County Police D...
2021-05-2424 minPilipinx-American Stories PodcastAPAHM Series: Episode Four: The Murder of Vincent ChinWelcome to episode four of the APAHM series. In today's episode, we will be covering this case in the true crime fashion. Vincent Chin was a Chinese-American man that was murdered, in cold blood, by Ronald Ebens and Michael Nitz. Chin was "mistaken" as Japanese by both Ebens and Nitz. The two blamed Chin and the rest of the Japanese for having their jobs taken away. During the first trial, Ebens and Nitz were only charged with probation and a small fine. It wasn't until this case blew that the country demanded justice for Chin.R...
2021-05-1925 minPilipinx-American Stories PodcastAPAHM Series: Episode Three: The Watsonville Riots 1930Welcome back, this is episode three of the APAHM series. Today's episode will cover the Watsonville riots of 1930. The Watsonville riots were acts of racial violence toward Filipino farmworkers over the course of 5 days from January 19, 1930 to January 23, 1930. This riot resulted in the death of Fermin Tobera. It wasn't until 2011 when the State of California apologized for these acts. And it wasn't until 2020 that the City of Watsonville issued a formal apology. Let's take a look at some of the reasons why this event happened, and the aftermath.Resources from this episode:Equal Ju...
2021-05-1721 minPilipinx-American Stories PodcastAPAHM Series: Episode Two: Model Minority MythWelcome back everyone! This is the second episode to the Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month series. Today we'll be focusing on the model minority myth and its unfortunate effects. The model minority is a myth that views APIs in a "do-gooder" monolith, ultimately erasing diversity and struggles in API communities. It may be viewed as compliment to others, but is ultimately a problem to all. In this episode, we'll be focusing on what it is and the communities it harms.Resources from this episode: BLACKBURN, S. (2019, March 21). What is the model minority myth? Re...
2021-05-1225 minPilipinx-American Stories PodcastAPAHM Series: Episode One: Thoughts and Feelings on Asian Hate Crimes in the U.S.Welcome everyone! This is the first episode for the Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month series for the month of May. In this series, I'll be discussing my thoughts and feelings on AAPI hate, as well as highlighting points of AAPI history that don't typically get highlighted enough in U.S. history textbooks.For this first episode, I'll be going over my general feelings on the recent incidences of AAPI hate and how these same incidences aren't new to this country. I also give a little preview of what's to come for the rest of the month.
2021-05-1031 minPilipinx-American Stories PodcastLumikha: A Taste of What's to Come (Feat. Christian Toledo)Happy 2021, friends! It's been a long break since the last episode, and I'm happy to be back! The episode is one of the first off-shoot episodes for this podcast, meaning that it isn't tied to a specific theme or season. I wanted to do this in order to give more flexibility for conversations, especially when events or moments come up throughout the year. For this first episode, I'd like to introduce my good friend and organizational partner, Christian Toledo. For those that don't know, Christian and I are part Pilipino-American Unity for Progress, also known as UniPro. I...
2021-01-111h 00Pilipinx-American Stories PodcastSeason 2: Episode 10: Finale: Science and Art Behind Photography: Perspective on the Process feat. Jon TaalaHappy December, everyone! I super excited to present our finale episode for season 2. First things first, the journey season 2 has been amazing. There were so many great conversations, which I've personally taken to heart in my own life practices. I hope y'all got the same feeling. For the finale episode, we have Chicago-based artist, Jon Taala. Jon practices in the art of photography specifically the medium of film. I've known Jon for over a year now, and this was the first time we really got down with a photography-based conversation. Jon goes into what made ph...
2020-12-0757 minPilipinx-American Stories PodcastSeason 2: Episode 9: Author's First Book: Hearing a Writer's Process and Purpose feat. Justine RamosHappy Monday, everyone! Another week another episode for the podcast. For this week's episode, we have Los Angeles-based writer Justine Ramos. She's been writing for some time now, and she has her first book coming out in April 2021. The book is entitled, "Halo-Halo: A poetic mix of identity, culture, history, revelation, and revolution." This book touches on Justine's lived experiences and how it's been living in the diaspora. I had the pleasure of having Justine on this episode to talk more about this project. I learned about her origins as a writer, the process of putting together he...
2020-11-3058 minPilipinx-American Stories PodcastSeason 2: Episode 8: The Calling and Journey of an Artist: Understanding One's Process Feat. Nicole SolisEpisode eight coming at ya! For this week, we have Texas-based, artist Nicole Solis. She's had quite a journey with her art career, and she's here to bring you her story. I had the chance to hear Nicole's story this week, and it was an amazing one. She's been illustrating since she was a kid, finding inspiration from Pokemon and other cartoons. She also talks about how her style has been forming over the past few years, her love of Filipinx mythology, and other projects she has coming up. Thank you again to...
2020-11-2346 minPilipinx-American Stories PodcastSeason 2: Episode 7: Events as a Canvas, and Reflection of Growth: An Ate-Ading Convo Feat. Lauren GarcesFor this episode, our guest is San Diego's own, Lauren Garces. She is a an event producer, CEO of her own LLC, a marketing wiz, a visual artist, and my mentor and Ate. This is the third project of mine that she's been on, and it's during another big chapter of our lives. We took the time in this episode the reflect on our growth over the past seven years, and how we've worked around the pandemic and our resilience. We also talk a little bit about some the history of the Convoy District in San Diego, a...
2020-11-161h 21Pilipinx-American Stories PodcastSeason 2: Episode 6: From Guam to the International Stage; Living Your Art; Everything is a Remix Feat. @metasarmientoFor episode six of the podcast, we have Colorado-based artist, Meta Sarmiento. Meta is an artist that specializing in emcee-ing, poetry, and speaking. He was originally based in Guam, and now takes his art outside of his hometown.I had the pleasure of meeting Meta earlier this year, and we had this space to dig deeper into his story. We went from his origins in Guam and the catalyst that helped him get his art off the ground, eventually leading him to an international stage. Some of the heavier points we touched upon were the fogs that a...
2020-11-0955 minPilipinx-American Stories PodcastSeason 2: Episode 5: A Homie Catch-Up on Life as a Bay Area Transplant, and How it Translated into Music Feat. AudVisionWhat up, everyone?! Our guest for this week is Averill AKA AudVision. AudVision is an MC, an educator, and an organizer that is currently based out in the Bay Area, but originally from San Diego. AudVision has been the homie for four, going on five years, and it's been a minute since we caught up. This episode was truly a homie catch-up, so you'll be feeling that vibe throughout this conversation They've put out two projects on Spotify, and I wanted to get down and talk about the process behind them. We ended going into what it w...
2020-11-021h 14Pilipinx-American Stories PodcastSeason 2: Episode 4: Persistence in Art and Continuing to Create on Your Own Terms Feat. @edrianpenguinoWe have another amazing episode for y'all. For this week's episode, we have Edrian. He is a dancer, a filmmaker, a YouTuber and one-third of San Diego Fil-Am Film Collective. It was pleasure having Edrian on here, especially since this was one of the first conversations we had off messaging, and even more so with the vibe feeling natural.We dug deep in to Edrian's origins as an artist, having been into the arts at a very young age. We also talked what it meant for the both of us to continue our artistic processes even during...
2020-11-0158 min
Genuinely GenelEpisode 08: Love Languages Amidst a PandemicI'm so happy to announce that in this week's episode, my good friend, Alfredo Leano shares with us his primary love language. Also, Alfredo and I discuss how we've navigated our respective love languages amidst the CoVid-19 pandemic.
2020-10-2543 minPilipinx-American Stories PodcastSeason 2; Episode 3: Community Through Photography; The How You Doin' Podcast Feat. @hannahbernabeHey, everyone! Another week, another episode! For this week's guest, we have Hannah Bernabe AKA HB Photos. Hannah has been around San Diego for quite some time, and is well known for her craft as a photographer and content marketer. She's worked with many individuals and well-known brands on the West Coast, and we wanted to get her on this episode to share her narrative.Through this conversation, we were able to learn more about Hannah's origin story as an artist and how she got to where she is today. Other talking points that were brought were...
2020-10-191h 05Pilipinx-American Stories PodcastSeason 2: Episode 2: A Conversation on Mental Health and Art Feat. @thethoughtfulbeastWhat's up, peep-a-doodles?! We're here to bring you episode two of season two! Our guest for this week is a dancer, a mental health advocate, a filmmaker, a podcast host, and one-third of the Fil-Am Film Collective of San Diego (tbh, this list can go on), Trixi AKA TheThoughtFulBeast.This was the first official conversation I had with Trixi, off DMs, and all I have to say is that she brought the energy for this episode. Our energies blended real well, and she made it really easy to have this amazing conversation. For this episode, the original...
2020-10-121h 26Pilipinx-American Stories PodcastSeason 2; Episode 1: Artistic Growth, YouTube, and Representation in Cinema Feat @rissamayroxWelcome to the first episode of season two, everyone! Our guest for this season is San Diego's own Marissa Roxas. A filmmaker, a content creator on YouTube, and one-third of the Fil-Am Film Collective of San Diego. We get to hear Marissa's filmmaking journey from film school to present day. We also touched on why YouTube has been an important platform for her craft, especially during these times. One of the biggest things we talked about the importance of representation in film, bringing notable individuals like Benito Bautista, Drama Del Rosario, and Diane Paragas. The episode ends o...
2020-10-0545 minPilipinx-American Stories PodcastSEASON 2; EPISODE 0.5: Pilipinx-American Stories Podcast: Season Two RundownWhat's up, everyone! Season two of the Pilipinx-American Stories Podcast has officially launched, and I wanted to use this episode to give a rundown on what's to come for the whole season. As you all know, this is the season of the artists. We'll be focusing on the narratives of different artists in the diaspora. We'll be focusing on the "who, what, where, why, and how," of each our guest's crafts. Along with that, we also some big changes.Some of the biggest changes include a pre-pre-recorded intro where I reflect on the conversation, and give y'all p...
2020-10-0504 minPilipinx-American Stories PodcastEPISODE 10: SEASON ONE FINALE; Conversations on Navigating the Community Organizing Space as Millennial and Gen Z Youth Feat. Natalie BagaporoWe've reached our season finale, everyone! First of all, thank you for supporting the Pilipinx-American Stories Podcast. I've been getting a lot of amazing feedback, and will be using it to improve season two. Make sure to keep an eye on updates on all Pilipinx-American Stories social media. Again, thank you so much for your support, and I'm looking forward to season two!For this episode, I'm joined by a good friend of the Pilipinx-American Stories Project. Natalie is a fellow community organizer based out of San Diego County, and has held multiple positions in SoCal organizations...
2020-09-0748 minPilipinx-American Stories PodcastEPISODE 9: Community Work in the Context of the COVID-19 Pandemic; the Present and the FutureFor this week's episode, we have our final solo episode for the season. We are very close to wrapping up the first season of the Pilipinx-American Stories Podcast. First and foremost, I just wanted to say thank you for all the support thus far. The feedback has been amazing, and all comments and suggestions will be taken into account and will be applied for next season. That being said, there will be a new season coming out this October. Make sure to stay tuned for season two, and all other content to be dropped during the break. I...
2020-08-3123 minPilipinx-American Stories PodcastEPISODE 8: How Does One Start Reclaiming Their Filipinx Identity? Feat. Chachie @reclaimingfilipinxidentityFor this week's episode, we have another content creator, who also has her own podcast, Chachie from Reclaiming Filipinx Identity. Her goal as a content creator is to listen and to share stories of the Pilipinx-American diaspora in Hawaii. We get down in this episode to hear how Reclaiming Filipinx Identity came to be. And we also go into some possible steps for people to help people reclaim their own identity. Shout out to Chachie for getting down with us this week!Make sure to give her a follow on Instagram:@reclaimingfilipinxidentity
2020-08-2430 minPilipinx-American Stories PodcastEPISODE 7: Are There Parallels Between Ed and Rose's Relationship, on 90 Day Fiance, and American Colonization of the Philippines? Feat. KathyI never would've thought that I would ever create a comparison between a show on TLC and the history American colonization of the Philippines. This week is a super interesting one, myself and Kathy, our guest for this episode, dive into the world of Big Ed and Rose Marie's relationship from "90 Day Fiance." These observations we've had in the past, but we wanted to do something that was a little more comprehensive, and doing so by bringing evidence to support our claims.This episode is not to be taken too seriously, it's mainly the two of us...
2020-08-171h 11Pilipinx-American Stories PodcastEPISODE 6: Insight on the Process of Creating and Self-Publishing Two Books; Pilipinx-American Stories Written Series @pilipinxamericanstoriesWe're back with another solo, stream of consciousness, episode! For this episode, I wanted to focus on addressing a topic that I get asked a lot: "What was it like to put together a book?" In this episode, I give y'all insight on what it was like to put together "Representation Over Pure Visibility: Stories of Pilipinx-American in San Diego" and "Stories of Pilipinx-Americans: Understanding the Process," two written projects that had totally different journeys. I go in depth with some of the highs and lows of putting projects together, and why I chose to go with t...
2020-08-1025 minPilipinx-American Stories PodcastEPISODE 5: Narrative Series: Stories from a Poet; Understanding Pinay Liminality; Feat. Barbara Jane Reyes @bjaneprHappy August, everyone! We have another addition to the Pilipinx-American Stories Podcast: Narrative SeriesFor this week's guest, we have writer and educator Barbara Jane Reyes, representing the Bay Area. In this episode, we talked about how Barbara got her start as a writer, and what it means, to her, to be original. We also discuss the concept of Pinay Liminality, and what it means in the context of her own writing. Barbara also has a new book entitled, "Letters to a Young Brown Girl" dropping September 2020, and we talk a bit about the process of putting...
2020-08-0334 minPilipinx-American Stories PodcastEPISODE 4: Narrative Series: Stories From an Ethnomusicologist and Performer; Feat Bernard Ellorin @samahandance @pakaraguirn_kulintang_ensembleThe first episode of the Pilipinx-American Stories Podcast Personal Narrative Series! The Personal Narrative Series is a portion of the podcast where we interview guests on their personal history, in order to better understand their processes and motivation to do what they do.For this week's edition to the Personal Narrative Series, we have Bernard Ellorin, an ethnomusicologist, performer, and teacher of the Philippine arts. We get down and ask Bernard how he was brought up, and what led him to pursue the path that he is on. And also why he continues to do it to...
2020-07-2730 minPilipinx-American Stories PodcastEPISODE 3: Differences and Similarities Between East and West Coast Pilipinx-Americans feat. Emilie Tumale @miss.emilieYou would be surprised to find out that not all Pilipinx-Americans think the same. In this week's episode, we have my friend, and guest Emilie Tumale break down some differences and similarities between East and West Coast Pilipinx-Americans. Being a transplant from the West Coast, Emilie has a unique perspective she was able to offer for her dissertation on said topic. We bring up such topics such history and migration patterns. Shout out to Emilie, once more, for getting down and sharing a good vibe for this week's episode! Make sure to give Emilie a fo...
2020-07-2048 minPilipinx-American Stories PodcastEPISODE 2: Talking About Anti-Blackness in the Pilipinx/Pilipinx-American Community feat Rosanne Bangalan @astrologyheauxsAnti-Blackness is something that is prevalent in the Pilipinx/Pilipinx-American community, whether it be blatant or not. It can be seen in favoritism toward family members with lighter skin. Or it can be seen in the over promotion of skin whitening products. What's wrong with having darker skin? Our guest, Rosanne, and I touch upon what we've seen perpetuated from our personal experiences. And we also go about ways to speak about this with our family and friends. Shout out to Rosanne, from the Astrology Heauxs for getting down on this week's episodeDocuments brought up in...
2020-07-1340 minPilipinx-American Stories PodcastEPISODE 1: Introduction to the Pilipinx-American Stories Podcast; Touching on AllyshipWelcome to the first episode of the Pilipinx-American Stories Podcast. In this first episode, I touch upon to format and the outlook for season one. The first topic that is touched on for the podcast is allyship. What does it look like for the Pilipinx-American community during these times? The piece of this advice for this episode: Continue to educate yourself on what's going on.Documents brought up in the episode include "Beyond Earth, Wind, and Fire: Elements of Filipinx Allyship" created by FLOW from Fordham Lincoln Center based out of Manhattan, and "A Guide to Allyship"...
2020-07-0523 min
Kasamahan CoEpisode 13 - Mikaela Q.Today In Episode 13 I have featured is Mika who is a military kid who has not only has lived in Hawaii but has live in the different states currently is in Washington which has been a culture shock since it is predominantly white people in the area that she currently resides. In this episode, she will talk about her Fil-Am narrative about her journey as a Pinay.
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Some of the cool resources to stay rooted is check out this Pinay Lit of 'America is in the Heart" by Ca...
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