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About FIERCE
About FIERCE
The FIERCE Coalition is a statewide coalition of grassroots leaders, students, and organizations building power in Filipina/x/o American communities across California. We fight for racial, social, and economic justice through policy advocacy and organizing.

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![Join our statewide Prop 50 Briefing call this Thursday, Sep 4th at 5PM [PT] via Zoom. Provide feedback, ask questions and get involved.
On Nov 4th, California voters will decide upon Prop 50, which is to approve or reject temporarily redrawn congressional maps. Unlike other states, Californians will have the opportunity to vote on mid-cycle redistricting to counteract the extreme, partisan and undemocratic gerrymandering happening across the country.
With mail-in ballots being sent out in a little over a month, our efforts to educate and engage Filipino voters in the upcoming special election is imperative!
āļø RSVP at fiercecoordinator@somcan.org to receive the link!
#FIERCECoalition #FIERCE #FilAms #Filipino #GOTFV #GetouttheFilAmVote #CA #SpecialElection #Prop50 #StayFIERCE](https://scontent-iad3-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-15/541104071_18061957658522332_3564719338578635443_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=111&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiRkVFRC5iZXN0X2ltYWdlX3VybGdlbi5DMyJ9&_nc_ohc=8hMLC2sKXKYQ7kNvwEInJvk&_nc_oc=AdpZ7AdU05rG7Fda2l6b18dbRYrWlxBP2EgCPm2T3a0IUsR2MvbexQr7v0zLPpKg7_s&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=WNAVdthV9I--Wpn9EjPORQ&_nc_tpa=Q5bMBQEAV8v9UHSKP1XIHuf-QPETqZ6YnZia5_n2c-DLIIbLRTuPLQR0e7mPz5l-GlcZg1OvQaF7xLZg&oh=00_Af9BeibDidpN3T2Kj8E3OFlu4TSjWdTsGMmH5lmnIEmgUg&oe=6A2311F1)






![š£Tomorrow is our Annual FilAm Policy Symposium in Sacramento ā and weāve been putting in work!š„µ
This event brings our members together, [progressive] Filipino organizations from across California to discuss policy issues highlighted by our members from Central Valley, San Diego, LA and to the Bay. Our coalition partners have been meeting weekly for the past several months to develop a program that balances our community-based perspectives and member experiences with cultivating policy relationships in our State Capitol.
ā”ļøWeāre delighted that our Symposium will feature keynote addresses from Mona Pasquil Rogers, the 47th Acting Lieutenant Governor of California and Dr. Rowena Tomaneng, Deputy Chancellor for the California Community College System.
Workshop topics and speakers will focus on:
š„California State Budget
š„Healthcare Access & Health Equity
š„Ethnic Studies
š„Immigrant Defense
š„Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
š„Tenant Protections & Affordable Housing
š„Worker Rights
It is also the jump-off point for our FilAm Advocacy Day on April 23.Ā Maraming salamat to all our partners who helped make tomorrow possible. See you there?
#FIERCE #FIERCECoalition](https://scontent-iad3-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/488568159_18046415972522332_7770888946790047872_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=103&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0FST1VTRUxfSVRFTS5iZXN0X2ltYWdlX3VybGdlbi5DMyJ9&_nc_ohc=bvnXCuoneysQ7kNvwG3_UjE&_nc_oc=Adrz4m0icAxzyoiaPGWbnvP5PMvK-w9puDYFiPTSskzQ-odDnk-IwiklzlwRKNimufo&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=WNAVdthV9I--Wpn9EjPORQ&_nc_tpa=Q5bMBQGwzAp9KXDwCbs1CkttiwIlOAOUu3z0gTWllOMGysZHAYbW9eez0AUTlQ77-RDfyp3gaQ79lby5&oh=00_Af-hl54o3u1-f2ejfe1pcL9obv5EhfmNOEmZWaGSeJVMDw&oe=6A23246F)



![š£ Our 2025 Annual FilAm Policy Symposium is less than 2 WEEKS AWAY and weāre back with more Speaker Announcements! š£
Weāre excited to announce our breakout sessions for this yearās Policy Symposium, featuring powerful community leaders diving into the issues that matter most:
š Immigration & Public Safety ā CaseyAnn Carbonell, @emacstockton
š Ethnic Studies ā Professor Gisselle Cunanan, @faeac_
šļø Housing & Tenantsā Rights ā Anne Lim, @somcan.sf
šŖ Powerbuilding ā Dr. Angelica Cortez, @leadfilipino
Join us on Friday, April 4th, as our statewide coalition comes together from Central Valley, the Bay, to LA to convene in Sacramento to discuss and share about the social issues impacting Filipina/x/o youth, young adults, students and working families across California.
Register for our [free] Annual FilAm Policy Symposium today. Participate in policy workshops, meet FilAm CBOs from across the state, provide your perspective, and learn more about our upcoming FilAm Advocacy Day in April.š„
#FilAms #FIERCECoalition #FIERCE #FilAmPolicySymposium #Sacramento #California #FilipinoAdvocacy #YouthPower #PolicyForThePeople](https://scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/486282290_18045638324522332_1454888737665383503_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=101&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiRkVFRC5iZXN0X2ltYWdlX3VybGdlbi5DMyJ9&_nc_ohc=SIZvDU16nFYQ7kNvwFfTrx9&_nc_oc=AdoU-rj0uQkwv-1ux_qZTikv1uzThkHF7x4tyg_nfPUtYEDXW_9EC8_vcwtUFd8oUyQ&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=WNAVdthV9I--Wpn9EjPORQ&_nc_tpa=Q5bMBQHKlVTCx63KL239uUgQ3FyQjC9tnce3WwOzSNp-W4b9dzqb4rlJ6BllZacAhMMs8D9aypQFsRLc&oh=00_Af_coY3qASRWbONX8kKZgzgWkdGHeGKTkLCiKI9MgVDbeA&oe=6A232501)
![š£Our 2025 Annual FilAm Policy Symposium is 2 WEEKS AWAY and weāre back with more Speaker Announcements!š£
Co-emceeing our Policy Symposium will be Daisy Maxion, Organizing Director at @fils4justice and Cameron Sasai, Policy & Advocacy Coordinator at @leadfilipino
Join us on Friday, April 4th, as our statewide coalition comes together from Central Valley, the Bay, to LA to convene in Sacramento to discuss and share about the social issues impacting Filipina/x/o youth, young adults, students and working families across California.
Register for our [free] Annual FilAm Policy Symposium today. Participate in policy workshops, meet FilAm CBOs from across the state, provide your perspective, and learn more about our upcoming FilAm Advocacy Day in April.š„
#FilAms #FIERCECoalition #FIERCE #FilAmPolicySymposium #Sacramento #California](https://scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/486836657_18045432188522332_1304958157562752155_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=108&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiRkVFRC5iZXN0X2ltYWdlX3VybGdlbi5DMyJ9&_nc_ohc=oDlgL8e4bQ4Q7kNvwFOQCa6&_nc_oc=AdrX1FLKDTAOTBFwAsjkbJH0vPTy0R2E5g3GGm-6aFCp4hLSmdiLSoTWnBWdihoLUZA&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=WNAVdthV9I--Wpn9EjPORQ&_nc_tpa=Q5bMBQGmCeCUFUBBB-N86r7a78U6LtCdJqNjAJL_fHLNd7LNkYhfWSqNNczLIq7PVPaf4TF5kzlE-iKi&oh=00_Af-rubudXttJnSnNO2sy7tDlfc4YXOIk3YpAkyflSaVNvQ&oe=6A2309F2)
![š£Continuing with our 2025 Annual FilAm Policy Symposium Speaker Announcements!š£
We will be joined by special guests to discuss immigrant defense and community safety and the status of the CA State budget:
šøCatherina Nou, Director, Office of Community Awareness, Response and Engagement (CARE) at the California Department of Justice
šøScott Graves, Budget Director, California Budget & Policy Center
On Friday, April 4th, our statewide coalition will convene in Sacramento to discuss the social needs, concerns and experiences of Filipina/x/o communities across California.
Have registered for our [free] Annual FilAm Policy Symposium? Tap the link in our bio for more info.š„
#FilAms #FIERCECoalition #FIERCE #FilAmPolicySymposium #Sacramento #California](https://scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/485965189_18045051575522332_6922554611998348296_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=110&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiRkVFRC5iZXN0X2ltYWdlX3VybGdlbi5DMyJ9&_nc_ohc=Wi7Y5AQB0JYQ7kNvwEy_w0u&_nc_oc=AdqAYYPFx17oVlJcDcvYZz9wwGgYacarIBk61ETr76SJAKyVyrG2-O01JDiJSKvgIoc&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=WNAVdthV9I--Wpn9EjPORQ&_nc_tpa=Q5bMBQGJn10_qj-NKPX8baOPiscC3lBNWGdeGCtPkst8p-xX3Y8-3rCVjPUE8RAkbs1Tzy13Iin9cfBS&oh=00_Af-LXvQmmTJgc4oPaWtSnJ1GMg6c6eWJZMaRmPetuNGX4g&oe=6A23077E)





![Following his electoral victory, Trump has promised to fulfill his anti-immigrant agenda amongst a host of anti-people pronouncements. His plans include mass deportations, revocation of birthright citizenship, and the expansion of detention facilities. Already, his pronouncements are starting to cause fear and concern among communities.
It is in this fighting spirit that we say āTahanan Natin To [This is our Home]!
We hope you will join the FIERCE Coalition in attending Tahanan Natin To! being hosted by @amadokhaya this Sunday, 1/12 at 2PM [PST] a free virtual webinar thatāll be offered in English and Tagalog to:
šøDiscuss the current political landscape and its potential impacts on Filipino and other immigrant communities
šøConnect people to organizations that offer resources and services
šøGather community concerns around the rights and welfare of Filipinos in the United States
šøLift up examples of successful campaigns that have defended and advanced the rights of immigrants
šøProvide opportunities for volunteers and advocates to get involved
#FIERCECoalition](https://scontent-iad6-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-15/618260146_17922486393230599_8922690612996953438_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=107&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiRkVFRC5iZXN0X2ltYWdlX3VybGdlbi5DMyJ9&_nc_ohc=uZ040npRi-UQ7kNvwEuIuRJ&_nc_oc=AdphA3urnFYnSP4fz4W0rA_ezjiNV0EYRmIXyryAEomkEjKaSGkgfaf2D9hJ8k8LxMY&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-iad6-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=WNAVdthV9I--Wpn9EjPORQ&_nc_tpa=Q5bMBQHZkJ1F45fE7y6V1TFZ4ITXkVW4td4-JJoGGHyU-Gkzm4c1BN3TtVHpVpJFErmy3iqXgpVp5CGm&oh=00_Af8cAuYizoOZORSpByVM5xDDe0FGozYEjdLHGvfCUdzY-w&oe=6A231D8C)


