Lillian Galedo and Mona Shah
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Summary:
This interview between Lillian Galedo and Mona Shah was conducted on February 20, 2009, at the Oakland Asian Cultural Center. Lilian, a long-time community leader, reflects on her 29-year tenure as the executive director of Filipinos for Affirmative Action (FAA) and her experiences in Oakland’s Chinatown. During this interview, she shares about her involvement in community advocacy and collaboration with other groups on civil rights and immigrant issues. Lillian also discusses her role in campaigning for Asian spaces, like the Asian Branch Library and the Oakland Asian Cultural Center. Over the years, Lillian has witnessed the growth of a more inclusive, pan-Asian community in Oakland Chinatown.
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