About Kirby
Kirby PĂĄbalan-TĂĄyag ArĂĄullo is a renowned Filipino Culture Bearer and currently the National Coordinator for Culture and Heritage for NAFCON (National Alliance for Filipino Concerns). He is a DĂĄtĂ» and Lakan by blood, and an Activist at heart. Kirby is a direct descendant of the last Paramount Kings of Luzon (of both LakandĂșlĂą of Tondo and RĂĄja MatandĂĄ of MaynĂlĂą), and of the anti-colonial revolutionary Katipuneros and World War II Guerilyeras who fought for the liberation of the Philippines from colonialism. His upbringing exposed him to the contradicting worlds of traditional politics and grassroots activism.
With a keen interest in varying fields (such as history, government, and human rights) and a strong commitment to serve the community, Kirby studied in some of the worldâs most prestigious institutions, such as the University of California, Davis, Harvard University, and UniversitĂ© catholique de Louvain. Kirby is also the Co-Founder of the Bulosan Center for Filipino Studies at UC Davis and author of the groundbreaking book âBlack Lives & Brown Freedom: Untold Histories of War, Solidarity, & Genocide.â He is a visiting professor at various colleges in the Philippines and a research fellow with ĂgĂșman SĂnĂșpan Singsing, an institute for indigenous advocacy and the study of KapampĂĄngan language, history, and culture. Kirby is also well-known for his educationally engaging YouTube channel where you can find videos about history, culture, and everything in between!
DĂĄtĂ» Kirby is an educator who is well-rooted in his culture and passionate about his colorful heritage (KapampĂĄngan, TagĂĄlog, Indigenous ĂytĂĄ, Pangasinan, and Spanish-Basque-Portuguese Mestizo); he strives to decolonize Philippine history and democratize Ethnic Studies through knowledge and creativity.
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Kirby PĂĄbalan-TĂĄyag ArĂĄullo is a Filipino American historian, content creator, and a renowned culture bearer. He is currently the National Coordinator for Culture and Heritage for the National Alliance for Filipino Concerns (NAFCON). Kirby is well-rooted in his culture and passionate about his heritage; he strives to empower the youth and serve the people through knowledge and creativity. Kirby is a DĂĄtĂ» and Lakan by blood but an Artist-Scholar-Activist at heart.
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