Pinay sa Seattle Learn about women in the Philippine Revolution Sat June 20th Filipino Community Center of Seattle. 10am-4pm. RSVP pinayinfo@gmail.com. Posted at 6:24 PM Jun 17 view more
About me:
*****PINAY* Sa Seattle is a collective of PINAYS celebrating our multifaceted identities, revolutionary history, and rich culture. We work to build a community in the Seattle area invested in educating, defending, and advocating for the human rights of Filipinas globally.*****PINAY is part of the women's sector of BAYAN-USA, an alliance of progressive Filipino groups in the U.S. (www.bayanusa.org). We are also a member of GABRIELA-USA with Filipinas for Rights and Empowerment (FiRE) in New York/New Jersey and babae from San Francisco, CA. GABRIELA-USA is an overseas chapter of GABRIELA, a national alliance of women's organizations in the Philippines to advance the militant women's movement globally (For more information http://members.tripod.com/~gabriela_p/home.html)
*****We Envision.....*****
*****Liberation by and for all Filipinos living in the diaspora through a national democratic movement that will gain sovereignty for the Philippines.*****International solidarity for a Philippines, free from US intervention and all other forms of foreign domination.*****Filipina women globally have full access to basic human rights including healthcare, education, affordable housing, livable wages, fair working conditions, safety, environmental health, creative expression and self determination for themselves, their families and their communities.*****Gender justice with a historical understanding of race, class, heterosexism and anti-imperialism.*****A movement that creates safe and intentional spaces for Pinays from different generations and class backgrounds to share, learn, and engage in resilient action, centering the experiences of the most marginalized Filipina women.*****A movement for women’s liberation that is grounded in the National Democratic movement, developed with women’s leadership and invites men to be accountable for undoing sexism and gender oppression.
*****Pinay sa Seattle is also committed to working for genuine national liberation and democracy in the Philippines through defending the rights of women, children and progressives. For more info on campaigns, contact Luzviminda "Lulu" Carpenter, Secretary General: lulucar@gmail.com.
*****Pinay sa Seattle also sees culture and the arts as powerful tools for transforming our global community. For more information, contact our Cultural Coordinator,
Katrina Pestano at rogue.pinay@gmail.com
*****Member and community education is a core piece of Pinay’s work. Through education and cultural expression, Filipinas are able to reconnect to their history and the national democratic movement for liberation in the Philippines.
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Who I'd like to meet:
PINAYSASEATTLE.ORG
We open our membership to Pinays living in the greater Seattle area who are women of Philippine descent, including those who are migrants, immigrants and US-born. We recognize Pinays of mixed heritage and adoptees.
Pinay is a LGBTIQ-(Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex and Queer/Questioning) friendly organization that is inclusive of transgender and gender non-conforming people of Philippine descent.
To schedule an orientation and for more information, contact pinayinfo@gmail.com.
The dream is not wanting to sleep because you're tired but your inspired. after all the hardwork, utilizing your talents and abilities to their fullest to be able to create opportunity for others and help them achieve their goals. it's not about the money, it's about the way you feel and in the end giving glory to the man upstairs. iz time for the Philippines and Pilipinos worldwide to rise and shine in '09! much love Dave Classick Of Q-YORK EDUTAINMENT
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Thanks for adding me to your list. I'll definitely try to make it on Jan 18th. I love your message and that you're connected to Gabriela--what an awesome organization that brings solidarity and advocates to Filipinas all over the world.
please share your stories, poems, photos, visual art, articles, essays, and more with us for our upcoming issue, "Generate." the deadline is december 19th, 2008.
for any questions, send a message or email m22submissions@gmail.com. feel free to pass along this information.
On Saturday, May 24, 2008, ONE will draw together thousands of Filipino Americans from across the country to celebrate the Filipino dream for unity, for solidarity, for honor.
