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Click here to download "The Community Summit Packet"
December 5, Saturday 8AM - 9PM
8:00AM Breakfast
9:00AM Opening ceremony
9:30AM Workshops
"Telling Our Stories" Marco Mercado
"Healthy Filipino Cooking" Ben Menor
12:00PM Lunch
1:00PM "How to be Brown" Plenary with
Christy Madriaga, Alex Cena, Ray Obispo, Ben Menor
2:00PM Workshops:
"Your Role as a Filipino American" Veronica Salcedo
**For this workshop, bring a picture to share that shows others
"What Community Means to You"
"Financial Fitness: Pinoy Style" Ferdie Perez
The Filipino American National Historical Society – Hampton Roads chapter (FANHS-HR) is the oldest FANHS chapter on the East coast and the 4th oldest of 25 FANHS chapters. This summer, we are launching our ground-breaking Summer Symposium. This event features the founders of FANHS, Fred and Dorothy Cordova….sensational, internationally-renowned performing artist, Stephanie Reese…Seattle’s Best Pinoy guitarist, Angelo Pizarro…2008 Finalist on America’s Best Dance Crew, Boogie Bots…and a few of our local talents. Join us in this rare gathering of folks, possessing the passion for the betterment of our communities starting today. Hence, the theme of our event: Sige…Our Moment is Now…
Click here for more Information 2009 Summer Symposium
Click on the link below to see the pictures from the Symposium:
The Symposium Picture Gallery |
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In Our Uncles' Words - Join us in documenting area Filipinos' U.S. Navy experiences.
Now seeking volunteers for writing, editing, transcribing, graphic design, book layout, marketing, fundraising, etc.
Read more.
In Our Aunties' Words - Learn about the immigration of Filipina aunties to
Hampton Roads during the 1950s-70s. Own a piece of history in your library.
Read more or purchase.
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