Panel discussion on Empire of Funk in San Jose

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SAN JOSE, California — The Santa Clara Valley Chapter of the Filipino American National Historic Society will be hosting a panel discussion of the new anthology Empire of Funk: Hip Hop and Representation in Filipina/o America In honor of Filipino American History Month. (www.empireoffunk.com)

The anthology consisting of a collection of raw documents explores how some Filipino Americans found a sense of belonging in American hip hop and in turn influenced it through their own works and talent.

The panel will be on Thursday October 30, at 7 p.m. Edenvale community Center, E. Branham Ln. 
San Jose, California.

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