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Seattle, WA — The Filipino American National Historical Society (FANHS) is pleased to share the Filipino American History Month 2021 theme: 50 Years Since the First Young Filipino People’s Far West Convention The year 2021 marks the 50th anniversary of the First Young Filipino People’s Far West Convention, a meeting that took place at Seattle… Dear FANHS Family and Friends, We hope you are safe and well during this challenging and historic time. The Coronavirus has impacted us all, and as Filipinos in the United States, we are in a particularly unique position because of the number in our community who are working on the frontlines as nurses and postal workers, living in… tinyurl.com/FANHSauction — Dear FANHS Family and Friends, For 38 years, the Filipino American National Historical Society (FANHS) has gathered, documented, preserved, and disseminated Filipino American history. Our FANHS National Office and National Pinoy Archives in Seattle contains hundreds of oral histories, thousands of historic photographs, and tens of thousands of files on individuals, organizations, and… By Bobby Dalton G. Roy FANHS National Trustee The Filipino American National Historical Society (FANHS) is horrified by the murders of George Floyd in Minneapolis, MN; Breonna Taylor in Louisville, KY; Ahmaud Arbery in Brunswick, GA; Tony McDade in Tallahassee, FL; and countless other African American individuals. The anti-Black violence and systemic oppression of Black… March 27, 2020 Dear FANHS Family, 2020 Conference Attendees, and Friends, Due to the ongoing concerns about the coronavirus (COVID-19), the impact of travel restrictions and the need for social distancing, the 18th Biennial Filipino American National Historical Society (FANHS) Conference that was scheduled to take place July 15-18, 2020, in Waikiki, Hawaii, has been… The Filipino American National Historical Society (FANHS) will hold its 18th Biennial FANHS Conference July 15-18, 2020 at the Marriott Waikiki Resort in Honolulu, HI. The conference is hosted by FANHS Hawaii State Chapter. The theme for FANHS 2020 Conference is: “Kau Kau Tin: Sharing Filipino American Stories.” Important Dates Call for Proposals: March 15, 2020 (Extended Deadline) Vendors & Exhibitors Applications: June 1, 2020… 2019 Filipino American History Month ThemePinay Visionaries: Celebrating Filipina American Women Seattle, WA — For its 2019 Filipino American History Month theme, the Filipino American National Historical Society (FANHS) recognizes “Pinay Visionaries: Celebrating Filipina American Women” and their contributions to history and the Filipina/o American community nationwide. Throughout history, Pinay — Filipina American women —… Bridge and Delta Publishing in partnership with the Filipino American National Historical Society (FANHS) and PapaLoDown Agency takes Journey for Justice: The Life of Larry Itliong, on a 15-city national book tour. Journey for Justice: The Life of Larry Itliong, written by historian Dawn Bohulano Mabalon with writer Gayle Romasanta, richly illustrated by Andre Sibayan,… Please donate to @fanhs_national. Give the gift of history for the next generation! We are raising money for the Filipino American National Historical Society to help pay the rent for our FANHS National Office and National Pinoy Archives. Founded by Dr. Dorothy Laigo Cordova in 1982, FANHS is completely run by volunteers, with no salaried…Filipino American History Month – October 2021
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Why Filipino Americans Should Be In Solidarity With Black Lives Matter: Lessons From American History
Cancellation of FANHS 2020 Conference
FANHS 18th Biennial Conference – Hawai’i
2019 Filipino American History Month Theme- Pinay Visionaries: Celebrating Filipina American Women
Journey for Justice: The Life of Larry Itliong Book Tour
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Upcoming Events
Future FANHS Conferences
- 2022 – Seattle, Washington
- 2024 – Houston, Texas
Past FANHS Conferences
- 2020 – Honolulu, HI – Cancelled
- 2018 – Chicago, Illinois
- 2016 – New York, New York
- 2014 – San Diego, California
- 2012 – Albuquerque, New Mexico
- 2010 – Seattle, Washington
- 2008 – Anchorage, Alaska
- 2006 – Honolulu, Hawaii
- 2004 – St. Louis, Missouri
- 2002 – Los Angeles, California
- 2000 – Virginia Beach, Virginia
- 1998 – Manila, Philippines
- 1998 – Portland, Oregon
- 1996 – New York, New York
- 1994 – San Francisco, California
- 1992 – Chicago, Illinois
- 1990 – Sacramento, California
- 1988 – New Orleans, Louisiana
- 1987 – Seattle, Washington