This Bayanihan Virtual Concert Series is a fundraiser concert featuring Filipino and Filipino-American artists who have willingly contributed their precious time and talent while sharing NAFCON’s goal of providing urgent support to communities that have been impacted by Covid-19 in the US and in the Philippines Live on FB: https://www.facebook.com/nafconusa/ Live on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/NAFCONvideos For this Sunday: May 31st @4pm Minerva Benedicto Vier & Bootleg Orchestra For next Sunday: June 6th @4pm Jocelyn Enriquez & Sonia Barcelona
NAFCON USA NAFCON was founded in December 2003 in San Jose, California as a response to the discrimination and scapegoating of immigrants at the aftermath of 9/11. Filipino groups and church leaders recognized similar impacts across the US and aimed to bring the discussion and support for the Filipino community to a national level. Since then, NAFCON has tackled immigration-related issues like deportation and labor trafficking. We have also taken on concerns of Filipino workers like workplace discrimination and wage theft. NAFCON members have won over $1 million in unpaid wages through campaigns for Filipino caregivers, hotel workers, and others. Through conferences and leadership trainings
