Filipino American Roots, Part 1

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“… What Are You?” It’s a question I was asked often as I grew up in California. No, I would reply, sometimes impatiently. I am Not Chinese. Or Japanese. Or Korean. Or Mexican. Or Hawaiian. “I am Filipino. My family is from the Philippines. ”My answer often prompted looks of puzzlement. Some even asked, “Where’s that?” or even “What’s that? ….”

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