From Oct 18 - Dec 2, the San Antonio chapter of the Filipino American National Historical Society, the organization that introduced Filipino American History Month in 1992, is co-hosting "Golden Years: Weighing Philippine Martial Law, 1972-1981", a traveling photo exhibit currently on tour in Texas. Showcasing original vintage press photos that captured the Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos, Sr.'s rise to power through his ouster, the title is an ironic take on how the Marcos family rebranded their rule as the best years of Philippine economy and society.

On Nov 1, the chapter will host a panel with the "Golden Years" exhibit curator Victor Barnuevo Velasco and martial law survivors who will speak about their experiences as community organizers that fought against dictatorship in Philippines, being political prisoners, being surveilled and other experiences during the dark period in Philippine history.

Join us for the guided tour before the panel and stay for Q and A with the panelists, followed by somatic movement with kulintang music.

4:00 pm - Doors Open

4:30 pm - Guided Tour with Victor B. Velasco, "Golden Years" Curator

5:00 pm - Panel with Victor, Carol Ojeda-Kimbrough, Myrna Baldonado and Father Ben Alforque

6:20 pm - Q & A with panelists

6:50-7:20 - Somatic Movement with Kulintang

Philippine martial law is a period in history that not only involved mass violations on free speech and human rights, but also laid the groundwork of migration and movement "push factors", as well as harm on the environment, the targeting of indigenous communities and their land rights, workers' rights, and economic policies.
The exhibit is at co-host River Alchemy of Creative Arts, 2600 S. Flores St.