NYC Commissioner Carmelyn Malalis vows to enforce human rights law By Carol Tanjutco, J.D. NYC Commissioner of Human Rights Carmelyn Malalis gets the word out about revitalized human rights law, advocating equality in the labor and employment practices, addressing...
NaFFAA Hails Executive Action on Filipino WWII Vets FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 15, 2015 Contact: Bing Cardenas Branigin bing.branigin@naffaa.org Tel. 202-361-1024 Jon...
#LoveWins: A Historic Moment for LGBT Rights Posted by Jason Tengco on June 30, 2015 at 06:01 PM EDT As the son of immigrants from the Philippines, an oftentimes traditional and predominantly Catholic nation, it wasn’t always easy being fully open...
President Obama’s Remarks with YSEALI For Immediate Release June 1, 2015 REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT IN TOWN HALL WITH YOUNG SOUTHEAST ASIAN LEADERS INITIATIVE FELLOWS East Room 2:26 P.M....
A Paean and A Protest By Jon Melegrito In his proclamation of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month (APAHM), President Obama said “we have forged a proud legacy that reflects the spirit of our Nation – a country that values...
US Representative Ted Lieu’s Powerful Statement on Immigration http://https://youtu.be/Y-gREFiCRsU?t=117 Congressman Ted Lieu (D- California): I think it’s easy for people like you and me who wear suits and ties and work in offices to cast...
White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (WHIAAPI) Supports Philadelphia “Fil-Am Small Business Boot Camp” Filipino American leaders recently gathered together for the “Fil-Am Small Business Boot Camp” partnered with the White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (WHIAAPI) at the Municipal...
Grace Meng Named Assistant Whip Apr 15, 2015 Press Release U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) has been selected to serve as an Assistant Whip in the House of Representatives. Meng was appointed to the position by House Democratic Whip...