A Filipino American Story Since 1587

We're excited to present "A Filipino American Story" - an animated video presenting the pivotal moments of courage, sacrifice, and triumphs of Filipino Americans since 1587 and how they paved the way for the current generation shaping the future today. This story is powered by NextDayBetter and AARP AAPI Community for Filipino American History Month.


- Timestaps -

00:00 Intro
00:04 Philippine colonization
00:35 The Arrival of the Spanish Galleons, colonization of the Philippines
00:55 The Forgotten War Philippine-American War
01:53 Filipino Laborers in the US & Resistance
02:50 US and Philippines as Allies for World War II
03:43 A New Wave of Migration
04:26 Filipino Immigrant's Fight for Equality
05:14 Telling the Filipino American History
05:37 Filipino American History Month (FAHM)
06:34 Credits

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FOLLOW US for more Filipino American stories throughout Filipino American History Month. We will also share stories of Filipino American disruptors in a range of disciplines from community activism to tech entrepreneurship. These forward-thinking individuals are trendsetters, trailblazers, and problem-solvers in their respective fields, helping to push America and the Filipino American community forward through their leadership, creativity, and innovation.

To learn more about Filipino American history, please visit the Filipino American National Historical Society (FANHS) website at http://bit.ly/2xFJ3UC.

We are deeply thankful to over 40 organizations and individuals who helped make this storytelling initiative possible. If you have any further questions, please contact [email protected]. #FAHM #FAHM2017

Music License: Time To Run (Finale) by Dexter Britain MusicBed
Direction and Animation by Native to Noise and Rezonate