Filipino American History Month at Merritt College
Join us on TUESDAY, October 29th, as we celebrate the theme: "Proud to Be a Filipino American!"
Morning Session: 9 AM - 11:30 AM @ Merritt College
Migration story of Felix S. Savella and the #Filipino American National Historical Society Museum presentation.
Special guests include family historian Virginia Almonte Savella Harper & Maria A. Spencer, Ed.D (ABD).
Don't miss this incredible event celebrating Filipino heritage and history!
Live Music Alert! Afternoon Session:
12 PM - 1:30 PM featuring "Dakila" – the first #FilipinoAmerican band signed to a major label!
Catch their incredible performance and learn from David Bustamante, the last original member still performing.
Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month at Merritt College & Enjoy a Screening of the Film "Searching for Kapwa" & Delicious FOOD!!!
"Searching for Kapwa" is an award winning documentary about #identity, #history, and #belonging. Themes include #immigration, #colonialism, living as part of a #diaspora, functioning and thriving as a member of more than one #underrepresented group in the United States, and more.
This film was the centerpiece of the 2023 #FilipinoFilmFestival in San Diego. AND - the creator of this film - Larry Lariosa - was a therapist at #MerrittCollege‼️
Learn & Eat delicious food! JOIN US!
MONDAY, MAY 6th at Merritt College, Huey P. Newton Student Lounge
12pm - 2pm
