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

TIME IS NOW Jersey City! Rally for Immigrants’ Rights

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If we want immigration reform, we need to fight for it! We are calling on everyone to join us for a rally at the steps of Jersey City City Hall to speak out… Continue reading

Justice for GIS Filipino Workers: A Report back from the fact finding mission in Louisiana

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To rsvp, click here Last February, delegates from various organizations around New York and New Jersey went to Louisiana as part of a national fact-finding mission to shed light on the horrific situation… Continue reading

PANAHON NA! A Community Forum on Comprehensive Immigration Reform

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To rsvp, click here PANAHON NA! (“The Time is Now!)  The time is now for comprehensive immigration reform because we have been waiting for too long.  Come listen to stories of Filipino immigrants… Continue reading

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

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

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

JERSEY CITY COMMUNITY TO PACK CITY HALL IN SUPPORT OF TUITION EQUITY FOR NJ DREAMers

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WHO: Anakbayan NJ, NJ Dream Act Coalition, NJ United Students, American Friends Service Committee, Action 21, Mujeres Unidas En Accion, St. Peter’s University Social Justice Program, New Jersey City University Gothic Knights Grassroots,… Continue reading

Anakbayan NJ Presents: This Bloody Blundering Business

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TO RSVP CLICK HERE “‘This Bloody Blundering Business’ examines the history of American intervention in the Philippines following the Spanish American War. A silent movie format with lively ragtime piano music is combined… Continue reading

Filipino Youth and Students Extend Support to Enslaved Filipino Oil Rig Workers and Their Families

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  Photos by Robert Roy For Immediate Release 21 January 2013 References: Matthew Cheirs II, Chairperson, Anakbayan New York Bea Sabino, Chairperson, Anakbayan New Jersey Contact: anakbayan.nynj@gmail.com FILIPINO YOUTH AND STUDENTS EXTEND SUPPORT TO… Continue reading