Hear AANHPI leaders share journeys of identity, leadership and advocacy as they reflect on this year’s AANHPI Heritage Month theme, “Power in Unity: Strengthening Communities Together.”
4:30pm - 5:30pm | Even Starts. Panel Q&A.
5:30pm - 6:30pm | Networking Social
Moderated by Christian Aniciete and Anna Lyra Venaglia, this year’s panel will feature distinguished AANHPI leaders:
Dean Qing Hu, Portland State University School of Business
Dr. Arlene Binoya-Strugar, Naturelle WellEarth Foundation,
Jhus Custodio, Re-Rite and Portland Trail Blazers
Phuong Nguyen, OnPoint Credit Union
Prasenjit Tito Chowdhury, FashionXT
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Free: Students
Sliding scale $5-15: General Admission
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About AANHPI Heritage Month Celebration:
Celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month with us! The official theme for May 2026 Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month — “Power in Unity: Strengthening Communities Together” — is all about coming together, uplifting our stories, and building bridges that create lasting impact. In that spirit, API Forward, Filipino American NW Association, and FilAmFest Portland — Oregon’s first Filipino American festival — are teaming up to bring you nearly a dozen vibrant cultural, social, and educational events throughout the month of May.
From a special proclamation with Multnomah County to a screening of the award-winning Filipino film Song of the Fireflies, a dynamic speakers panel, the musical production Re-Rite by Portland Revels, and a lively food fest and fashion show—there’s something for everyone to experience, learn from, and celebrate.
Whether you come for the culture, the community, or the connection, we’d love to see you there. All events are open to the public. Learn more, RSVP, or grab tickets at www.filamfestpdx.com
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