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Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs

Provides detailed information on Asian Pacific Americans in Washington State including the latest census data. The Commission works with government agencies and private businesses on issues which concern Asian Pacific American, especially in the areas of social services, housing, employment and education.
Filipino Community of Seattle
A nonprofit organization "committed to promoting cultural diversity, ethnic pride, unity, educational and socioeconomic empowerment among Filipino Americans" Links to Filipino Community Center, Programs and Services, Short History, Officers, Events, Membership Information, etc.

Filipino American National Historical Society
"The mission of the Filipino American National Historical Society shall be to promote understanding, education, enlightenment, appreciation and enrichment through the identification, gathering, preservation and dissemination of the history and culture of Filipino Americans in the United States." Links to Happynings, Resources, Video, Offerings, Public Programs, Exhibits, National Pinoy Archives, etc. Index to the FANHS journal
Wing Luke Asian Museum
A Seattle museum dedicated to exploring issues related to the culture, art and history of Asian Pacific Americans.
Dr. Jose Rizal Park
Seattle park with artwork that includes a mural/mosaic titled "East is West", by the late Seattle University Art Professor Valeriano "Val" Laigo. "The park has a history of being associated with the Filipino community, the largest group of Asian Americans in the Seattle area, with an estimated population of 30,000. Dr. Jose Rizal was a Filipino patriot who, during his short life, made lasting contributions to medicine, political and social reform, engineering and a large number of other disciplines."

Rep. Velma Veloria

Online resource for Washington state's Representative Velma Veloria. Provided by the state of Washington.

Book

Corsilles, D.V. Rizal Park, Symbol of Filipino Identity: Glimpses of "Pinoy" Life in the Pacific Northwest. Seattle: Magiting Corp., 1983. F900 F4 R5 1983