The Challenges of Reclaiming Filipino Louisiana’s Centuries-Old History by Ethan Sandweiss
May 25, 2023 17:23:19 #
https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/filipino-louisiana/?
"Members of what is perhaps the oldest Asian community in the United States are committed to preserving—and sharing—their story. "
Manila Village, built well after St. Malo was established, included a fishing platform and general store near the town of Jean Lafitte, south of New Orleans. Charles L. Thompson Collection/LSU Special Collections
"Members of what is perhaps the oldest Asian community in the United States are committed to preserving—and sharing—their story. "
Manila Village, built well after St. Malo was established, included a fishing platform and general store near the town of Jean Lafitte, south of New Orleans. Charles L. Thompson Collection/LSU Special Collections
May 25, 2023 18:12:18 #
Thanks for the link. I have lived in Louisiana all my life and I had no idea. They certainly didn't teach about these folks in Louisiana history in school.
May 25, 2023 19:33:46 #
kpmac wrote:
Thanks for the link. I have lived in Louisiana all my life and I had no idea. They certainly didn't teach about these folks in Louisiana history in school.
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