Rooted in our values of kapwa (shared identity) and respect, NaFFAA considers any comments or imagery that dehumanize others, especially those invoking racist tropes, as deeply harmful. Regardless of politics, language matters, and depicting Black leaders as apes, particularly a…
August 14–15, 2026 Aurora–Denver, Colorado The National Federation of Filipino American Associations (NaFFAA) is proud to host the 2026 National Empowerment Conference (NEC)—a national gathering of Filipino American and community leaders coming together to connect, learn, and lead. This year’s…
NaFFAA is alarmed by another shooting and loss of life involving ICE in Minnesota. We extend our deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of Alex Pretti, a registered nurse who worked at the VA for over a decade.…
