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Dear Mothers...
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Dear Mothers...

To all our mothers, mother figures, and to the motherland, Happy Mother's Day! 💐💐💐 Subscribe (YouTube): http://goo.gl/yDgQmK Support my videos: https://www.patreon.com/kirbynoodle Salámat! ❤️ My Book: "Black Lives & Brown Freedom: Untold Histories of War, Solidarity, & Genocide" (by Kirby Araullo) https://bit.ly/2PHxTIE Keep in touch! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kirbynoodle/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kirbyaraullo/ Website: https://www.kirbyaraullo.com --- About Kirby: Kirby Pábalan-Táyag Aráullo is a renowned Filipino culture bearer and currently NAFCON's (National Alliance for Filipino Concerns) National Coordinator for Culture & Heritage. He is a Dátû by blood, a direct descendant of the last Kings of Luzon (of both Lakanúlâ of Tondo and Rája Matandá of Maynílâ), whose upbringing exposed him to the contradicting worlds of traditional politics and grassroots activism. Kirby is the co-founder of the Bulosan Center for Filipino Studies, at the University of California, Davis, and has been teaching Filipino people’s history and writing in indigenous Philippine scripts (Kulitan & Baybayin) for over a decade. An alumnus of UC Davis, Kirby has also started his graduate studies in the field of history at Harvard University, and received a certificate on International Human Rights Law from Université catholique de Louvain based in Belgium. He is a visiting professor at various colleges in the Philippines and a research fellow with Sínúpan Singsing, a publicly-funded institute for indigenous advocacy and the study of Kapampángan language, history, and culture. Kirby is well-rooted in his culture and passionate about his heritage; he strives to decolonize Philippine history and democratize Ethnic Studies through knowledge and play.
Must Watch! Embarrassing Filipino Food? [Tips from an Unapologetic Filipina Chef] 👩🏻‍🍳🇵🇭
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Must Watch! Embarrassing Filipino Food? [Tips from an Unapologetic Filipina Chef] 👩🏻‍🍳🇵🇭

How do you define “Filipino Food?” In this video (part 3 of 3), award-winning Chef Roline Casper shares with us her vision for Filipino cuisine and her tips for the younger generations of Filipinos and Filipino Americans, starting with her own granddaughter. Chef Roline (or “Tita Chef” to many of us) is a proud Filipina who is known for educating people about our colorful culture through our delicious food. Part 1: How to Eat With Your Hands! ✋[The Art of Kamayan with Chef Roline] 👩🏻‍🍳 https://youtu.be/bogWYOVp0YQ Part 2: How a Trailblazing Chef Learned How to Cook [From Filipina Grandma!] 👵🏼🇵🇭 https://youtu.be/Lie43AHUm9g Pre-Order a copy of Chef Roline's Book "The Easy Filipino Cookbook: 100 Classics Made Simple" https://smile.amazon.com/Easy-Filipino-Cookbook-Classics-Simple/dp/1641526289/ Use Amazon Smile and select NAFCON (National Alliance for Filipino Concerns) as your chosen beneficiary! :) Get a copy of my book "Black Lives & Brown Freedom" https://bit.ly/2PHxTIE Subscribe (YouTube): http://goo.gl/yDgQmK Support my videos: https://www.patreon.com/kirbynoodle Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kirbynoodle/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karaullo/ Website: https://www.kirbyaraullo.com Salámat! ❤️ #KnowHistoryKnowSelf Inspired by the best-selling book series ("Tayag: At Home & Abroad") of my great-granduncle Renato "Katoks" Táyag, my "At Home & Abroad" vlog is about my own experiences, the people I've met, and the places I've visited. Through this passion project, I hope to inspire people by sharing stories of people from all walks of life. I aim to highlight the experiences of real people from at home in the motherland (the Philippines) and abroad across the globe.
Don’t Go to Tondo! It’s Not Safe?
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Don’t Go to Tondo! It’s Not Safe?

When people found out we were going to Tondo for a medical mission, many warned us not to go! Is it really that dangerous in Barangay Baseco and Smokey Mountain? I joined NAFCON (National Alliance for Filipino Concerns) in our annual medical mission to the Philippines. We partnered with CREST (Community Response for Enlightenment, Service and Transformation, Inc.), Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (School of Medicine), and other grassroots organizations to provide medical services and health education to the people of Tondo, a community infamous for poverty, crime, and violence. Join NAFCON: https://www.nafconusa.org/ Support CREST: https://crest-ph.org/ Subscribe (YouTube): http://goo.gl/yDgQmK Support my videos: https://www.patreon.com/kirbynoodle Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kirbynoodle/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karaullo/ Website: https://www.kirbyaraullo.com Salámat! ❤️ #KnowHistoryKnowSelf Inspired by the best-selling book series ("Tayag: At Home & Abroad") of my great-granduncle Renato "Katoks" Tayag, "At Home & Abroad" is a vlog about my own experiences, the people I've met and the places I've visited. Recommended Books: "Black Lives & Brown Freedom: Untold Histories of War, Solidarity, & Genocide" (by Kirby Araullo) https://bit.ly/2PHxTIE "A History of the Philippines" (by Renato Constantino) https://amzn.to/2RG0fRu "The Philippines: A Past Revisited" (by Renato Constantino) https://amzn.to/2XtFlub "The Philippines: The Continuing Past" (by Renato Constantino) https://amzn.to/2XDl5WT IMPORTANT: The views and opinions expressed in this video are of my own and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any organizations or agencies to which I may be associated. All content provided in this video and channel is for educational and entertainment purposes only. They are not intended to endorse illegal, immoral or oppressive practices nor to malign any, religion, ethnic group, organization, company or individual. Viewers are highly encouraged to be critical and to conduct further research into the featured topics.
Jeepney Modernization: Phasing Out the Iconic King of the Road  🇵🇭
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Jeepney Modernization: Phasing Out the Iconic King of the Road 🇵🇭

Goodbye Jeepneys? I rode along and spent an entire afternoon with a young Jeepney Driver from Angeles City, Philippines. In this video we’ll dig deeper about his thoughts on the issue of modernizing the iconic "Hari ng Kalsada" (King of the Road) and the impacts of the Jeepney phase out for drivers like him. 🚦🇵🇭🚦 (p.s. Don't forget to turn on the captions for the subtitles!) Subscribe (YouTube): http://goo.gl/yDgQmK Support my videos: https://www.patreon.com/kirbynoodle Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kirbynoodle/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karaullo/ Website: https://www.kirbyaraullo.com Salámat! ❤️ #KnowHistoryKnowSelf Inspired by the best-selling book series ("Tayag: At Home & Abroad") of my great-granduncle Renato "Katoks" Tayag, "At Home & Abroad" is a vlog about my own experiences, the people I've met and the places I've visited. Special thanks to my amazing friends and crew, Red Tolentino and Jason Pre for helping me with this video :) Recommended Books: "Black Lives & Brown Freedom: Untold Histories of War, Solidarity, & Genocide" (by Kirby Araullo) https://bit.ly/2PHxTIE "A History of the Philippines" (by Renato Constantino) https://amzn.to/2RG0fRu "The Philippines: A Past Revisited" (by Renato Constantino) https://amzn.to/2XtFlub "The Philippines: The Continuing Past" (by Renato Constantino) https://amzn.to/2XDl5WT IMPORTANT: The views and opinions expressed in this video are of my own and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any organizations or agencies to which I may be associated. All content provided in this video and channel is for educational and entertainment purposes only. They are not intended to endorse illegal, immoral or oppressive practices nor to malign any, religion, ethnic group, organization, company or individual. Viewers are highly encouraged to be critical and to conduct further research into the featured topics.
KIRBY A. ARAULLO

kirbyaraullo@gmail.com | Davis, CA

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STRENGTHS

 

​I am passionate about serving our communities, about empowering the youth to reach their full potential, and about taking action in helping address the most pressing issues of our day.

  • Passionate about sharing empowering stories through various forms of creative media that inspire and educate

  • Over 10 years of experience of mobilizing the community through multimedia and community organizing

  • Known for energetic approach in creating a welcoming environment with an extensive background in serving diverse communities

INTERESTS

  • Youth Empowerment, Education, & Leadership
  • Political Campaigns & Grassroots Movements
  • Community Organizing & Advocacy
     
EXPERIENCE

 

 

National Communications Coordinator | 2019 - Present

National Alliance for Filipino Concerns (NAFCON)​

  • Develop and direct national programs to engage, empower, and unite Filipino American communities across the country through various social media campaigns,

  • Create strategic social media and marketing plan to mobilize over one hundred grassroots organizations and local businesses, and institutions across the United States to fundraise for typhoon relief in the Philippines

  • Produce easy-to-understand multi-media content and present complex concepts for a variety of audiences

  • Work closely with the Board to manage content creation, identify opportunities to improve services, and maintain working relationships with stakeholders

Co-Founder; Director of Operations | 2018 - 2020

Bulosan Center for Filipino Studies, UC Davis

  • Since 2012, establish foundations of the Institution through student and community outreach, social-media, workshops, and fundraising
  • Manage office space and oversee all center activities including research and advocacy programs

  • Increase student and civic involvement through educational opportunities, internships, lobby day, symposiums, and digital media

 

Department Coordinator | 2017 - 2019

Department of Asian American Studies, UC Davis

  • Manage all 12 department offices including the George Kagiwada Research Library
  • Oversee all department activities and implement student and community outreach objectives and marketing strategies for the department to increase majors, and maintain alumni and supporting networks

  • Provide administrative support for faculty and the Student Affairs Officer to educate and retain Asian American Students through educational programs, academic advising, and knowledge of university and community resources

 

Media Communications Coordinator | 2015 - 2017

Explorit Science Center, Davis, CA​

  • Work closely with the Executive Director & Board Members to develop and implement strategic marketing and social media communications plan for signature programs and special events

  • Provide administrative and events management support to the Director of Operations, Education Specialists, and Guest Relations Specialists

  • Increase membership, attendance, partnership, and community engagement through creative media and outreach to schools in 18 Northern California counties

SKILLS

Highly skilled in gathering data, providing routine and complex administrative support, generating periodical reports, and ability to further organizational mission and work with communities of diverse backgrounds

  • Office Management skills to independently prioritize and coordinate many work assignments in the most efficient manner, with urgent deadlines and with frequent interruptions
  • Ability to communicate with confidence and discretion where matters of confidentiality are concerned

  • Experience with the Microsoft Office Suite, Graphic Design, & Social Media Marketing

  • Multilingual Speaker: English, Filipino/Tagalog, Kapampangan, & Spanish

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

GRADUATE STUDIES & CONTINUING EDUCATION

 

Harvard University | 2015 - 2018

  • Graduate coursework in Government and History
  • U.S. Public Policy: Social, Economic, and Foreign Policies Certificate

  • U.S. Political Institutions: Congress, Presidency, Courts, and Bureaucracy Certificate

  • American Government: Constitutional Foundations Certificate

  • Citizen Politics in America: Public Opinion, Elections, Interest Groups, and the Media Certificate

 

Université catholique de Louvain | 2018​

  • Graduate coursework in International Law

  • International Human Rights Law Certificate

UNDERGRADUATE

University of California, Davis | 2010-2014

  • History, Asian American Studies, War & Peace Studies, and Technocultural Studies​

Cerritos College | 2006-2010

  • Architecture, Geography, History, and International Studies

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

 

Culture Bearer & Community Educator | 2010 - Present​

  • Instruct API students and professionals about Asian American history and identity at various programs and non-profit organizations such as:

    • API Legislative Staff Academy, APIs Mobilize Youth Leadership Program-East Bay, Empower Yolo, etc.

  • Facilitate culturally-relevant workshops and hands-on college courses at various youth conferences, community organizations and academic institutions such as:

    • UC Davis, University of the Pacific, San Jose State University, etc.

  • Serve as Visiting Lecturer and Researcher on History and Culture to various institutions in the Philippines such as:

    • The Museum of Philippine Social History, City College of Angeles, Sinupan Singing: Indigenous Research Institute & Center for Kapampángan Cultural Heritage, etc.

MULTIMEDIA PORTFOLIO

GRAPHIC DESIGNS

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