by nafcon | Aug 13, 2023 | statement
August 13, 2023 Context & History The town of Lahaina in Maui County, Hawaiʻi is a place rich with Native Hawaiian history and culture. It was once the capital of the Kingdom of Hawai‘i under King Kamehameha I. The streets of Lahaina reflect Hawaii’s past,...
by karz roxas | Apr 11, 2023 | statement
Nearly one year after experiencing a physical and verbal anti-Asian assault, the Roque family completed their testimony in the preliminary hearing against their assailant, Nicholas Weber. Weber, a white man who is seen in recordings yelling anti-Asian slurs, is facing...
by northeast | Mar 20, 2023 | statement
Justice for Angelo Quinto 3/17/23 On March 17th, the family of Angelo Quinto held a press conference to publicly contest the police’s justifications for the murder of a beloved son and brother while he suffered from a mental health crisis. On December 23rd,...
by nafcon | Jan 24, 2023 | statement
The National Alliance for Filipino Concerns (NAFCON) joins communities across the U.S. in mourning and decrying the violent deaths of Asian-Americans in Monterey Park and migrant farmworkers at Half Moon Bay, the former during a Lunar New Year Celebration and the...
by nafcon | Nov 9, 2022 | statement, Uncategorized
Los Angeles, California – On the weekend of November 5 – 6, the National Alliance for Filipino Concerns (NAFCON USA) held its National Conference and General Assembly attended by more than 200 individuals representing 57 Filipino organizations and...
by karz roxas | Oct 7, 2022 | statement, Uncategorized
This October, NAFCON continues to commemorate and honor the bravery and sacrifices of Filipino workers and leaders in America, who have given inspiration to the new generations of Filipino-Americans. From the Filipino farmworkers who boldly fought against labor...
