How can we get people to not use the typical Asian stereotypes on Filipinos? I have said before that a huge cause for this is the fact that people don’t really know Filipino culture and some don’t even know a Filipino person. What’s the best way to get rid of this problem? If you’re a Filipino-American, teach! Represent! Let people get to know you, and tell them about your background. In highly Filipino populated areas, many communities hold public events to draw others to find out more about the culture. There’s one in Warren, Michigan that happens every year to celebrate the friendship between the Philippines and the United States called Kalayaan. If there isn’t one that happens near you, then grab some friends and start one. In universities, there are many student organizations/societies. There are many that are based on ethnic backgrounds. Many of those societies participate in the university on cultural days to help educate people on their particular culture. 

This is a video of Fil-Am students from U of M dancing at Kalayaan in Warren, MI.