San Francisco's International Hotel: Mobilizing the Filipino American Community in the Anti-Eviction Movement
by Estella Habal
Asian American History and Culture (2006)
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The struggle to save the International Hotel and prevent the eviction of its elderly residents became a focal point in the creation of the contemporary Asian American movement, especially among Filipinos. Like other minorities who were looking for positive models in their past to build an identity movement, Filipino youth found their ""roots"" in the stories and lives of the ""manongs"" (respected elders), and the anti-eviction movement became a key site for the formation of a distinct show more Filipino American consciousness. Estella Habal, a student activist during the anti-eviction protests, r show lessTags
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Estella Habal is Assistant Professor of Asian American Studies, Department of Social Science, San Jose State University, and a member of the Board of Directors, Manilatown Heritage Foundation
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