A Closer Look at LEAD Filipino’s Queer Lakbay Summit and its Commitment to Social Change
LEAD Filipino's annual Queer Lakbay Summit cultivates a space for dialogue, celebration, and community building.
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- Jun 30
- 3 min
Somatic Activated Healer and Coach Challenges Colonial Mindsets through Emotional Self-Care
As a queer somatic activated healer, Kim Saira centers emotional healing and embodiment through her 12-week coaching cohort Authentically U.
- Jun 30
- 4 min
Artist Kimmortal blends healing, activism, and immigrant experiences into new album "Shoebox"
Kimmortal, a Filipinx Canadian interdisciplinary artist, crafts soul-activating lyrics that speak to intersectional queer Filipinx issues.
- Jun 30
- 4 min
Beyond bakla: Trinidad Escobar's liberating exploration of queer sensuality and identities
Trinidad Escobar's love for storytelling began as a child when they penned a myriad of stories into the pages of college-ruled notebooks.
- Jun 30
- 6 min
From March to Movement: Uniting Asian, Black, and Blasian Communities with Rohan Zhou-Lee
The Blasian March seeks to reshape the narrative around activism and promote solidarity among Black, Asian, and Blasian communities.
- May 31
- 3 min
Centering Radical Love, Community Care, and Joy Through Kwentuhans at Masaya Kapé
Abby Principe is brewing more than coffee at Masaya Kapé. She envisioned the kapihan as a space to uplift community voices and struggles.
- May 31
- 3 min
Rooted in Resilience: Pamana Plantas' Commitment to Community Healing, Growth, and Empowerment
Pamana Plantas, a Filipino-owned and operated plant shop, has become a source of empowerment and and healing for the Berkeley community.
- May 30
- 3 min
Igniting Change in Florida: Femme Fire Books Connects Readers to Diverse Literary Treasures
U.S. Navy Veteran Vanessa Nicolle opened Femme Fire Books with a selection of books celebrating diversity and inclusivity in literature.
- May 30
- 3 min
How Kalesa Coffee Brings Filipino Flavors to the Front While Building Bridges For Self-Discovery
Kalesa Coffee is rallying flags for mixed-race, BIPOC, and Filipinx caffeine heads in Portland’s coffee scene.
- May 26
- 2 min
A Candlemaker’s Journey to Spark Healing and Self-Care with Artisanal Creations
Jaimie Lynne Quant founded her small business Kumalma to encourage self-care and reflect the natural calming effect of candles.
- May 18
- 5 min
Positively Filipinos Allowed: How TNT Traysikel is Mobilizing Community Voices Through Storytelling
TNT Traysikel, a mobile art piece created by Rachel Lastimosa, Paolo Asuncion, and Michael Arcega, is animated by an ethos of storytelling.
- May 11
- 3 min
The Demand for Greater Representation of Filipinx in Health and Social Work Research
Dale Maglalang is challenging the current state of academia, advocating for greater representation of communities in health research.
- May 10
- 2 min
Choreographer Honors Ancestral Memory with Retrospective Ritual Performance
behind the house is the garden is an experimental performance work conceived and directed by SAMMAY Peñaflor Dizon.
- May 10
- 3 min
Sowing Seeds of Sustainability and Regeneration at Remagination Farm in Lake County
With a commitment to sustainability and regeneration, the Remagination Farm honors the legacy of Amado Khaya Canham Rodriguez.
- May 9
- 4 min
We Need to Preserve, Strengthen, and Sustain Filipino Language Studies
Maya Masagca at Bessie Camichael PK-8 School/Filipino Education Center recalls her experiences learning Filipino language and culture.
- Apr 30
- 3 min
Magpie Alchemy Founder Honors Their Ancestral Heritage of Medicinal Practices and Weaving
Jamie Pesquiza Cardenas founded Magpie Alchemy as a labor of love.
- Apr 28
- 3 min
Twin-Flame Duo AstraLogik on Cultivating Connections and Trusting their Purpose
Charito and Chen of AstraLogik are partners in music and life, bringing messages of unity and social change.
- Apr 23
- 4 min
How Therapinxy is Redefining Mental Health and Wellness in the Filipin@/xs Community
Therapinxy seeks to destigmatize mental health and build Filipino resiliency through collective care, kapwa, and liberation.
- Apr 18
- 3 min
Nourish the Soul with O.G. Lola’s Sustainable Vegan Filipino Cuisine and Kamayan Feasts
At O.G. Lola’s, vegan Filipino cuisine takes center stage, celebrated through kamayan feasts and to-go orders at pop-up events nationwide.
- Apr 12
- 3 min
Heal Self, Heal Others: Nurturing the Heart and Spirit Through Mental Health Support
Healing Pilipinx Uplifting Self & Others aims to uplift the heart and spirit of the Pilipinx community while normalizing mental health.
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