Be Very Careful

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There is no doubt that the next four years will be hell for immigrants in this country, and not just for the criminal elements and the undocumented. Those with solid citizenship papers are not exempt from harassment and bigotry. Non-whites like us with "strange" names and "strange" accents should be extra careful because those who buy into the demonization of immigrants as "illegal aliens" will not ask for proof of legal residency or US citizenship before assaulting or insulting.

Last week, we posted "Know Your Rights During an ICE Encounter" by San Francisco-based immigration lawyer Lourdes Tancinco. If you or anyone you know is in danger of being ensnared by an immigration roundup, please read the article below in our Read It Again section.

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Much has been written about "white privilege" but is there such a thing as "immigrant privilege"? Entrepreneur Katherine Winston shares her family's immigration story and examines the issue.

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A fitting end to Positively Filipino's grant from the California State Library's Anti-Asian Hate initiative is the conversation between Gail Kong, former president of the Asia Pacific Fund and PF project consultant, with Angela Tang, CEO of the nonprofit Richmond Area Multi-Services (RAMS, Inc.). Tang discusses the dearth of funding for FilAm social and mental health services, and RAMS' unique experience in providing such services to FilAm youth in targeted San Francisco public schools and community centers. 

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We're already on Chapter 65 of PF's list of FilAms Among the Remarkable and Famous as compiled by our publisher Mona Lisa Yuchengco. It's an unending list which illustrates the gains our community members have achieved in the US.

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From Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, PF contributing writer Lani Domaloy profiles Lourdes Gant, an acclaimed sustainable aquaculture entrepreneur and visionary who is now advocating for sustainable AI to cultivate the agriculture and agri-food workforce. 

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Speaking of sustainability, our Video of the Week features Jordy Navarra, chef/owner of Toyo Eatery, voted the best restaurant in Manila five years in a row, talks about its farm-to-table-to-soil organic farming process with CBS correspondent Ramy Inocencio.

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Finally, we join the Filipino nation in mourning the passing of the enduring movie queen, Gloria Romero, 91. Read Again Cathy Sanchez Babao's story about the close friendship of her mother, Caridad Sanchez, and her Tita Glo.

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