EVENT: Meet Senator Mazie Hirono, Her New Bill Would Make It Easier for Children of Filipino World War II Veterans To Get Visas

EVENT: Meet Senator Mazie Hirono, Her New Bill Would Make It Easier for Children of Filipino World War II Veterans To Get Visas

“Time is running out for the diminishing number of Filipino World War II veterans who fought and sacrificed alongside American servicemen,” Hirono said in a statement. “We as a nation made a promise to these veterans that must be kept.”

Filipino-Minnesotans Puts On "Debutante's Ball" At History Theatre

The Debutante's Ball

Swedish-Americans have Santa Lucia, Mexicans the quinceañera and in Minnesota, the Filipino-American community celebrates its young leaders with a cotillion on Valentine’s Day. 

Debutante's Ball, a new play, by playwright Eric "pogi" Sumangil uses these coming of age moments.  "The Debutante's Ball" gave a charming look at one of our Filipino traditions. In partnership with Mu Performing Arts, Sumangil's play focuses on the young people who feel the obligations and the honors of participating in the an event that memorializes their culture.  

  • The Debutante’s Ball

    Who: By Eric “Pogi” Sumangil. Directed by Randy Reyes.

    Where: History Theatre, 30 E. 10th St., St. Paul.

    When: 10 a.m. & 8 p.m. Thu., 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends April 12.

    Tickets: www.historytheatre.com

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Silicon Valley Lawsuit and Subtle Questions About Sex Discrimination

Silicon Valley Lawsuit and Subtle Questions About Sex Discrimination

The issue of self-promotion highlights the bind for women. In the modern workplace, people are expected to advertise their own achievements to get job offers, promotions and raises. Yet while men tend to be rewarded for it, women are punished if they do and punished if they don’t.