Tag: roots rhymes and resistance

Successful Cultural Event Called on all Filipino-Canadian Youth to Step up and Stand out

Toronto, ON – July 20, 2010 – Armed with the spirit of cultural resistance, more than170 Filipino-Canadian youth, women and workers filled the Arbor Room on the night of July 16 for “Roots, Rhymes and Resistance,” an annual cultural event hosted by the Ugnayan ng Kabataang Pilipino sa Canada/Filipino Canadian Youth Alliance – Ontario (UKPC/FCYA-ON).… Read More Successful Cultural Event Called on all Filipino-Canadian Youth to Step up and Stand out

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Seizing the critical moment through “Roots, Rhymes and Resistance: Panahon Natin, Our Moment! Step Up, Stand Out!”

National Roots, Rhymes and Resistance Toronto, ON – June 16, 2010 – Once again, Filipino youth, women and workers across Canada are seizing the moment in a resounding call to make Filipino youth count in Canada’s future. The culture of resistance takes centre stage as dynamic Filipino youth spill their talents on a national level… Read More Seizing the critical moment through “Roots, Rhymes and Resistance: Panahon Natin, Our Moment! Step Up, Stand Out!”

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Filipino youth, women and workers celebrate a night of resistance and empowerment

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Filipino youth, women and workers celebrate a night of resistance and empowerment Toronto, ON – February 7, 2010 – Filipino youth, women, workers and allies, numbering over 150 people, raised their fists in unity and empowerment at Toronto’s first ever “Roots, Rhymes and Resistance,” entitled “Turning Up the Resistance!” The event was… Read More Filipino youth, women and workers celebrate a night of resistance and empowerment

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Filipino community turning up the dial on resistance

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Filipino community turning up the dial on resistance Toronto, ON – November 18, 2009 – Members of Ugnayan ng Kabataang Pilipino sa Canada/Filipino Canadian Youth Alliance – Ontario (UKPC/FCYA-ON) are celebrating the community’s history through a cultural event, with an undeniable theme of resistance. “Roots, Rhymes and Resistance (RRR),” originally showcased in… Read More Filipino community turning up the dial on resistance

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