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Fil-Ams join ‘Million March’, calls on Youth to challenge racis

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New York City, NY – Filipino-Americans join the biggest protest to date this Saturday in response to the non-indictment of police officer Darren Wilson involved in the shooting of African-American teen Mike Brown… Continue reading →

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New Jersey Youth Activists Join National Day of Action to Demand Justice for Victims of Extrajudicial Killings, Call for an End to US Military Aid to the Philippines

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Jersey City, NJ- Filipino youth organization, Anakbayan New Jersey (AB-NJ), and community activists gathered at the Journal Square Memorial Fountain on Friday night as part of Anakbayan-USA’s National Day of Action to demand… Continue reading →

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Fil-Ams Condemn Police Brutality on “CUNY 6”, Demand NYPD to Drop Charges

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  New York, NY – Filipino youth and students from Anakbayan New York condemn the brutal dispersal and arrest of six students, now known as the “CUNY 6”, last Wednesday night. On September… Continue reading →

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Filipino Youth of New Jersey Joins International Day of Outrage vs. Pork Barrel, Demand an End to Government Corruption in the Philippines

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For Immediate Release August 26, 2013 Reference: Bea Sabino, Chairperson, Anakbayan New Jersey        (201) 779 6886; anakbayan.nynj@gmail.com Filipino Youth of New Jersey Joins International Day of Outrage vs. Pork Barrel, Demand an End… Continue reading →

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Assembly Budget Committee approves Tuition Equality Act/A4225: NJ DREAMers, Students Celebrate First Step Towards In-State Tuition Victory in State Assembly

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For Immediate Release June 18, 2013 References: Vera Parra, American Friends Service Committee, (917) 519 7657, vparra@afsc.org Bea Sabino, Anakbayan New Jersey, (201) 779 6886, bmb.sabino@gmail.com Assembly Budget Committee approves Tuition Equality Act/A4225:… Continue reading →

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CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS COMMISSION, A VICTORY FOR JERSEY CITY

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For Immediate Release April 26, 2013 Reference: Bea Sabino, Chairperson, Anakbayan New Jersey                   201.779.6886, anakbayan.nynj@gmail.com CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS COMMISSION, A VICTORY FOR JERSEY CITY Jersey City, NJ- Amidst national discussion… Continue reading →

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PANAHON NA! Forum Highlights Struggle of Filipino Immigrants, Calls for Pinoys to Participate in Immigration Reform Debate

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  Jersey City, NJ- Filipinos around New Jersey gathered at the Pope Lecture Hall at Saint Peter’s University last Sunday to shed light to the particular struggles of Filipino immigrants and to discuss… Continue reading →

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Thousands Rally Demanding Comprehensive Immigration Reform, Groups Call for Sustained Actions to Achieve Dignity and Justice for Immigrants

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 10, 2013 Reference: Bea Sabino, Chairperson, Anakbayan NJ                  anakbayan.nynj@gmail.com; 201.779.6886 Thousands Rally Demanding Comprehensive Immigration Reform, Groups Call for Sustained Actions to Achieve Dignity and Justice for Immigrants Jersey… Continue reading →

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DREAMers SCORE VICTORY FOR TUITION EQUITY AT JERSEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING

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  Jersey City, NJ- Supporters of the Tuition Equity for DREAMers bill packed the city hall on February 27 in Jersey City as the council put a resolution in support of Tuition Equity… Continue reading →

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Filipino Youth in New York and New Jersey Celebrate “Florida 15” Victory

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Press Statement 27 February 2013 References: Bea Sabino, Chairperson, Anakbayan NJ Matthew Cheirs II, Chairperson, Anakbayan NY Contact: anakbayan.nynj@gmail.com FILIPINO YOUTH IN NEW YORK AND NEW JERSEY CELEBRATE “FLORIDA 15” VICTORY Anakbayan Vows… Continue reading →