Produced in 2013 to critical and audience acclaim at El Teatro Campesino playhouse, "Valley of the Heart" returns for a second run by popular demand.
It started about 25 years ago with the Filipino American National Historical Society (FANHS), a nationwide network of 30 chapters promoting awareness about the history of Filipinos in America. In early 1991, the FANHS trustees approved a resolution to establish and promote October as Filipino American History Month to be celebrated throughout the United States and its territories.
FANHS members persisted in shepherding legislation to gain (California) state and national approval for this resolution. Finally in 2009, the California State Legislature and more importantly, the U.S. Congress adopted resolutions declaring October Filipino American History Month. From start to finish, it took some 18 years of hard work to make this resolution a reality.
What happened in October that involved Filipinos? Read more.
The Akbayan Pilipino-American Organization of San Jose State University will host its 13th ANNUAL MA”BOO”HAY TALENT SHOWCASE featuring JEREMY PASSION, a benefit concert showcasing talents from the local community.