Speaking of undergrad, that's when I first met Irene. In 2002 a mentor encouraged several Filipino American students at UCI to attend the Filipino American National Historical Society or FANHS conference at Loyola Marymount University. I recall it being a week of workshops and meeting Filipino Americans who were based in different parts of the US. Irene spoke at the spoken word component to the conference.
I remember being totally inspired and blown away by her performance. In addition to performing poetry she also curated a film program for the FANHS conference. Being able to co-curate Flipping The Music Video with her years later is a bit surreal! I'm so happy to have connected with this awesome person!
Mark your calendars folks!
Flipping The Music Video
Thursday, February 13th
8-10pm
Echo Park Film Center
Music Videos, panelists, live performances
Light refreshments
$5 suggested donation
Proceeds to benefit The Harmony Project & Sessions LosAngeles
See you there!