About Akbayan

Akbayan means, “Embracing in Friendship.”

Along with the SJSU community, other universities, the Pilipinx/o/a community, and the larger community, we strive to increase our knowledge of the Pilipinx-American culture and share the beauty of the heritage. Akbayan started out with a group of Pilipinx/Pilipinx-American college students from SJSU gaining consciousness about their heritage and culture. The group was inspired to create an organization based on the Pilipinx/Pilipinx-American culture. In 1976, Akbayan was born. Initially, it started out as a social group where Pilipinx individuals had a chance to meet new people. Over the years, it has evolved to become an organization concerned with cultural and community concepts as well.

Akbayan has participated in/supported/spearheaded the following:

COMMUNITY and political affairs:

  • The Annual Raising Awareness Amongst Pilipinxs (RAAP) Conference

  • The Annual Pil-Grad (Pilipinx Commencement, Graduation)

  • Collaborations with the Jacinto Tony Siquig Northside Community Center

  • The fight for the Filipino Veterans’ Equity Bill (HR 677)

  • Workshops that center around becoming politically aware of what's happening in the Philippines and the diaspora of Pilipinxs

  • Candlelight Vigil

  • Open Mic

CULTURAL:

  • MaBOOHay / Kapwa Concert

  • AK Cultural Dance Troupe

  • Cultural Dance Workshops

  • Pilipinx Hxstory Workshops

  • Cooking / Language Workshops

SOCIAL:

  • CSU Fullerton’s Annual Friendship Games

  • Kaibigan Festival

  • Akbayan’s Annual Winter Formal

  • Akbayan Next Generation

  • Competitive Intramural Sports Teams (Volleyball & Basketball)

  • Open Floor

Academics:

  • The Annual Academic Mixer

  • Academic and Professional Workshops

  • Mental Health and Self-Care Workshops

  • Mental Health Awareness

P.c.n. (Pilipinx cultural night):

  • PCN Movie Night (Showcasing past PCNs)

  • PCN Workshops for each of the respected aspects

  • Teaching all members about acting, singing, modern and cultural dancing

  • Providing an outlet for members to learn and express their talents

K.A.A.M.P. (Kuya ate ading mentorship program):

  • Mentorship Program formed with upperclassmen and underclassmen in Akbayan

  • Mentorship Workshops for first-time and current KuyAtes

  • KAAMP Events

internship:

  • Leadership Program that allow members to further develop their skills

  • Teaching members on how this organization works and runs

  • Exposure Trips

promotions:

  • AK Photowalk

  • AK Film and Arts Festival

Constitution

You can read our full constitution by clicking here: Akbayan Constitution

Disclaimer:

AkbayanSJSU is not affiliated with any local, state, national, or international organization. Any organization that may share this name is coincidence and should not be believed to be associated with AkbayanSJSU.

 

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