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Larry Itliong: The Filipino who Challenged and Changed the American System

Let’s face it- Filipino culture and history is often forgotten and erased especially in the US where our people’s contributions are never really taught at lectures or mentioned in books. Even in media and entertainment, it’s very rare to see ourselves being portrayed or at least playing a significant part. But through an important event like PCN, we are allowed to look back and celebrate 600 years of Philippine heritage, as we share them with different types of people. Pilipino Cultural Night is an annual tradition held at many colleges and high schools across America. This is the one time of the year that Filipino stories get to be told on Filipino terms.

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