A national teacher shortage left the Lower Kuskokwim School District scrambling. The district had dozens of positions to fill in only a few months, and looked to the Philippines for solutions.
Filipinos in Alaska
Consulate’s visit to Juneau delivers services for hundreds of Filipino Alaskans
After two years and a pandemic-related delay, the consulate’s mission from San Francisco meant some Filipinos in Alaska could finally visit their families back home.
Juneau restaurant highlights women chefs of color
Juneau Italian restaurant In Bocca Al Lupo staff wanted a dinner party. But they also wanted to highlight women chefs of color. So, they hosted “Dinner with Friends: Womxn of Power Edition.”
Anchorage’s small international eateries, used to takeout, found a growing market during pandemic
Many family-owned restaurants in Anchorage adapted quickly to social media marketing and online ordering for takeout.
Asian Alaskans grapple with anti-Asian racism, feeling unsafe after Atlanta shootings
Reports of hate crimes targeting Asian Americans have increased dramatically over the last year. Stop AAPI Hate, which tracks anti-Asian harassment and violence, reported 3,800 incidents in the U.S. since the start of the pandemic through last February 2021.
Filipino American History Month
Friday, October 16, 2020. In honor of Filipino American History Month, we’ll spend the hour in in conversation with moderator Edric Carrillo and representatives from the Filipino community and Filipino Community Inc. They’ll discuss their history, personal stories, experiences of life in Juneau, and more. Part 1: Conversation with Edric Carillo, Rebecca Carillo, and Sabrina…