Contemporary Issues Facing Filipino Americans
This program dealt with the challenges faced by immigrants who came after the Immigration Act of 1965 as they settled in the United States. Post-1965 Filipino immigrants, including doctors, nurses, and other overseas workers, faced different challenges from the first wave of immigrants.
Time:
Friday, July 28, 2006, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Location:
Lecture Hall
S. Dillon Ripley Center
1100 Jefferson Dr., SW
Panelists discussed community and political empowerment, multiracial issues, social and community activism, and youth issues. Panelists included Catherine Ceniza Choy, Mary Jo Maralit, Amy Agbayani, and Emil Guillermo. Juanita Tamayo Lott moderated.
Discussion