LEAD's Awareness in Action Program

LEAD Filipino is hosting its annual Awareness in Action Program (AAP) this summer! This program is a 10-week community-based and publicly-accessible Filipino Studies & Civic Activism program starting on Wednesday, June 22nd and ending Wednesday, August 31st for our Summer Paalam Party.

This summer's cohort will meet virtually on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 - 8:45 p.m. (PST). Your registration fee secures your virtual seat in our summer class and helps support the health of our program. The AAP seeks to create a learning community that centers the voices of our students and families. As a multidisciplinary course, AAP looks at Philippines history FilAm diasporic experiences, civic activism, socioeconomics, and political education with practical engagement opportunities.

This summer's curriculum will also address the surge in Anti-Asian violence and xenophobia that has acutely plagued our communities since the outbreak of COVID-19. Guest speakers including FilAm nonprofit advocates, historians, and elected officials will join throughout the AAP.

Upon registering, you will receive access to our virtual classroom, an internal shared drive that holds our literature and videos, and engagement with your classmates from across California and the country. We have scholarships available, please inquire with our program instructors, Celeste (celeste@leadfilipino.org), James (james@leadfilipino.org), or Jerred (cayabyabjerred@gmail.com). LAST DAY TO REGISTER IS FRIDAY, JUNE 17TH AT 6PM PT.