🌸 Celebrating the Women of NaFFAA: Leaders, Trailblazers, Changemakers! 🌸
This Women’s #HERstory Month, we honor the fearless women leading NaFFAA—our Executive Board Members, Board of Trustees, Region Presidents, and our incredible Operations Team! Their dedication, passion, and resilience continue to uplift and empower our Filipino American community. 💙💛
💬 Tag a woman who inspires you and share how she’s making a difference! Let’s celebrate HERstory together! 💪✨ #HERstory #NaFFAAWomen #EmpoweredFilipinas
🚨Did you know?🚨
Saint Malo, founded by Filipino fishermen in Louisiana, was the first Asian settlement in the U.S.! 🎣 Known as the Manilamen, they fought bravely for America in the Battle of New Orleans in 1815, securing victory under Andrew Jackson’s command. 💥🇺🇸
As we celebrate Filipino American History Month, let’s honor the resilience, courage, and legacy of the Manilamen who paved the way for generations of Filipino Americans!
✨ Let’s celebrate our history and make our voices heard! ✨
#FAHM2024 #NaFFAA #FilAmHistory #Manilamen #CelebrateOurHeritage #FilipinoAmericanPride #FilipinoAmericanHistoryMonth
HAPPY FILIPINO AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH! Did you know that Filipinos set foot in the Americas BEFORE the English settlers came?
"On 18 October 1587, the first Filipinos landed in what is now the Continental United States at Morro Bay. They arrived aboard the Nuestra Señora de Buena Esperanza, which had sailed from Portuguese Macau, as part of the Manila galleon trade."
Read more about it at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_landing_of_Filipinos_in_the_United_States
#FAHM2024 #FilipinoAmericanHistoryMonth #NaFFAAmily
Happy Birthday Pres. Mariela!
Thank you for leading NaFFAA National with love and joy. Happy birthday to our dynamic National President and Chair-elect, Mariela Fletcher! 💜
Send your birthday greetings and wishes to President Mariela below! ⬇️
A SPECIAL GREETING for CLF and NEC Delegates – from Gretchen Whitmer, Governor of Michigan as we open today's 15th National Empowerment Conference, and 2024 Civic Leadership Forum in Detroit!
The National Federation of Filipino American Associations (NaFFAA) is deeply saddened by the recent wave of political violence that has shaken our nation. NaFFAA stands firmly with all communities in condemning any form of violence, whether it be physical, verbal, or systemic. The Filipino American community has a long history of advocating for peace, justice, and the protection of democratic values. We believe that every individual, regardless of their background or political affiliation, deserves to live in a society free from fear and violence. In these challenging times, we call on all Americans to come together and recommit to the principles of democracy, peace, and mutual respect. Violence has no place in our political discourse or in our communities. It is through dialogue, understanding, and cooperation that we can build a better, safer, and more inclusive nation for all.
Full statement at naffaa.org/call-for-peace-2024
#WeCanStopHate #naffaa #peace #unitedstatesofamerica #usa #filipinoamerican
Happy #4thofJuly! Together, we celebrate not just the spirit of Independence in every American, but also the unbreakable friendship between the Sovereign Peoples of the Philippines and the USA.
This compact and alliance was forged on common interests, and strengthened over the years by our shared history and core values — democracy under the rule of law, truth, justice, freedom, love, equality, and peace. Mabuhay ang Pilipinas, Long live the United States of America!
Happy Filipino American Fathers Day from NaFFAA! 🎉 Today, we celebrate the incredible contributions and dedication of our Filipino American fathers. Did you know that 85% of Filipino American Tatays in the US actively participate in their children's education? 📚 Your resilience, love, and guidance shape our community's future. Let's honor these everyday heroes today and always! #FilAmFathersDay #NaFFAA
This #MemorialDayWeekend, we wish you a meaningful time with your friends and loved ones.
To the brave men and women (and their loved ones) who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom: THANK YOU. #SaluteAndRespect
On the Day of Valor #ArawNgKagitingan – we greet our National Chair Brendan G Flores a meaningful and happy birthday! Thank you for continuing to inspire generations of Filipino Americans to keep on loving one another, and letting our love for our Country and our People shine through acts of Courage and Hope. Mabuhay ka, Brendan!
[Turn on the sound to hear #OnlyLove]
#NaFFAAmily
🗳️🇵🇭 Stand tall, Filipino Americans! As Super Tuesday approaches, NaFFAA recognizes our community's profound impact on shaping the upcoming elections. With nearly 4.5 million strong, let's amplify our voices and make a difference. 🌟 #FilAmPower #SuperTuesday #NaFFAA
Our Wish for You in 2024
#MerryChristmas2023 and Have a Blessed 2024! Watch messages from our National Chair Brendan G Flores, our National President Mariela Fletcher, and some of our NaFFAA leaders across the USA — we all wish you a wonderful holiday season, and a prosperous new year ahead.
#MaligayangPasko mula sa #NaFFAAmily na nagmamahal sa inyo!