BIPOC - Sharing Stories to Honor Asian American History Month
What to Expect
Did you know that the 1st Filipino men to enter North America arrived in Acapulco on Spanish Galleon ships in 1565? They were forced laborers. In 1763 some of these “Manilamen” jumped ship and found their way to the Bayous of Louisiana. There are still remnants of their descendants in the Bayous.
Once the Philippine Islands became a US Territory in 1898, this group of Asians were able to immigrate to the US and become naturalized citizens.
Over the years many Filipinos crossed the Pacific to settle in various parts of the USA. Of over 4 million Filipinos in the US, Chicago is currently home to 145,000.
May is designated as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Michael Viernes (Purple Sun Arts) will tell the story of his Filipino family starting with the immigration of his Grandfather Albert Viernes in the 1930s. Join Michael to hear his story, see his family photos, and taste the scrumptious food of his ancestors.
Where Should I Park?
Free parking is available on Harrison Street.Have You Met...
...Tamekia Swint of Styles4Kidz and Jeffrey D. Hines of State Farm Hines Financial Services. These two business owners are in their third year as your BIPOC cochairs and are looking forward to seeing you. If you have ideas for programs, topics or speakers, please let them know!
Date and Time
Monday May 20, 2024
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM CDT
Location
Purple Sun Arts
142 Harrison
Oak Park
Fees/Admission
Free to all Chamber members.
$20 to nonmembers.
Contact Information
Lou Anne Johannesson
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Printed courtesy of www.oprfchamber.org/ – Contact the Oak Park-River Forest Chamber of Commerce for more information.
1101 Lake St., Ste. 307, Oak Park, IL 60301 – 708.613.0550 – info@oprfchamber.org