Contemporary Filipino America

Filipino Americans have made significant contributions to America’s social, economical, political, educational, artistic, literary, scientific, medical, and entertainment communities. They have made contributions in the progression of Science, Technology and Medicine in America. They also reside among notable literary writers in America. Filipinos Americans have also become more visible in culture and the arts, both in the U.S. and internationally and have gained national representation when it comes to beauty. A growing list of Filipino Americans can be found in the entertainment field and in the sports arena.

Filipino Americans have proved to be effective union labor leaders, activists, and politicians. They have proudly served the U.S. Military at all levels. In this unit, learn about some of the experiences, perspectives and struggles Filipino Americans have encountered to build a U.S. society that make it possible for us to live the “American Dream.”

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