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The term Filipino American is sometimes shortened to Fil-Am [18] or Pinoy. [19] Another term which has been used is Philippine Americans. [20] The earliest appearance of the term Pinoy (feminine Pinay), was in a 1926 issue of the Filipino Student Bulletin. [21]
Thus, Filipino American communities developed around United States Navy bases, whose impact can still be seen today. [70] [72] Filipino American communities were also settled near Army and Air Force bases. [70] After World War II, until 1965, half of all Filipino immigrants to the United States were wives of U.S. servicemembers. [15]
Pages in category "Filipino-American culture" The following 24 pages are in this category, out of 24 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A. Alaskeros; D.
A fisherman and courier by day and karaoke master by night, Roland Abante, who is from the Philippines, earned a standing ovation and the coveted four ‘yes’ votes at his audition for America ...
The burgeoning Little Manila centered on 1st Avenue and 14th Street, around which there were, at the peak, a number of grocery and video-rental stores and Filipino restaurants within a few blocks of one another. Filipino American community relations were strengthened by local Roman Catholic churches in the East Village and Gramercy Park areas ...
In California and Hawaii, where many Filipino Americans reside, [4] Filipino American History Month is celebrated annually. [5] Many Filipino American organizations in these states often initiate their own independent celebrations. 2006 was a pivotal year as it marked the centennial celebration of Filipino migration to the United States. [6] [7]
Fifteen years ago, Leslie Knope, a character on the hit TV series "Parks and Recreation," introduced a new way of celebrating love: Galentine’s Day.
California politicians of Filipino descent (13 P) Pages in category "Filipino-American culture in California" The following 33 pages are in this category, out of 33 total.