Women’s mixed martial arts (WMMA) is quickly gaining popularity and coming to the forefront of the sports world. However, there still exist some misconceptions and myths about WMMA that are held by a large portion of the population.
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In a bill signed by Gov. Jerry Brown, Larry Itliong Day will now be observed on October 25. Assemblyman Rob Bonta, who introduced the bill, says it's important for young people in California to understand the contributions of Filipino-Americans to the state. He says it's a narrative that's often not told in history books.
Learn the real truth about the purging of the Filipino leadership and the exodus of Filipino workers from the UFW. Understand the real reasons for Chavez’s visit to Manila to embrace Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos and the impact his visit had upon the UFW. July 18, 2015, 6pm at San Francisco Manilatown Center, 868 Kearny Street in San Francisco.
Members of Congress introduced a bold and visionary bill that would ensure every woman—no matter her income or source of insurance—can afford an abortion if she needs one. Our champions, led by Representatives Barbara Lee, Jan Schakowsky, and Diana DeGette, introduced the Equal Access to Abortion Coverage in Health Insurance (EACH Woman) Act.
The National Latin@ Network, a project of Casa de Esperanza, is interested in learning about the practices of domestic violence organizations that serve survivors of human trafficking. Human trafficking is a global crime that includes force, fraud or coercion for the purposes of exploitation. Of those who are trafficked for labor or sex, some are trafficked by family members, spouses, or intimate partners. Thus, the dynamics of domestic violence and trafficking situations overlap tremendously.
In commemoration of the 25th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), this webinar will examine the effects of the ADA on women in respect to pregnancy accommodations, domestic violence, and employment. This webinar is open to all who are interested in learning more about accommodations for women during pregnancy, and the unique challenges of women with disabilities and solutions to improve their quality of life. July 28, 10am PDT / 1pm EDT
Join speakers, sister Cindy Domingo & widow Terri Mast, current National Secretary-Treasurer of the ILWU IBU, present how their families & the Filipino community uncovered the evidence to prove that the assassinations were ordered and paid for by the Philippine Marcos dictatorship. July 17, 2015, 4pm at 801 2nd Street, San Francisco.
