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"Strength in Number" in NJ |
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Wednesday, 20 August 2008 21:49 |
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 Courtesy of: Asian Journal Online (asianjournal.com), August 18, 2008 article.
" FROM the moment the first 15 sakadas landed in American soil in 1906, to this age of hybrid cars and wireless communication, Filipinos in America have grown not only in numbers but more importantly in terms of contributions and influence to the American society. Often labeled as the “invisible minority,” we have gradually changed the way the world perceives us. ...
Through time we have carved names in many fields, from business to politics, culinary arts, sports, entertainment, fashion, education, healthcare, and the list goes on. We have placed our ethnic identity on the map, and painted a fresh perception and outlook on the Filipino talent and culture. Every era that passes is a proud moment, a beautiful memory, for all of us. Filipino Americans are growing in numbers, too. According to the latest data from the US Census Bureau, we belong to the fastest growing ethnicity in New Jersey. The last Asian American population count in this state was at 652, 378 as of July 2007. Considered an immigration highway, New Jersey ranks high in terms of population. Hence, there must be a lot of us who have found home in this place. Still, majority of Filipinos are in California, Hawaii and Illinois. But no matter where we have chosen to bloom and prosper, the initiative to do so lives in the heart of every Filipino. As we continue to grow in number, we hope our contributions, accomplishments and collective endeavors would be directly proportional to this population phenomenon. Let us keep making our presence felt and make a difference even in little ways in this space and time we thrive in. Together let us gradually break the perceptions that make us an invisible minority and empower each other towards a stronger and distinctive family in America. "
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You may also be interested with the following related links:
1. Foreign-born profiles provide detailed demographic, social, economic, and housing information about the total, native and foreign-born populations of the United States - from the Philippines - residing in NJ. From the US Census 2000 (www.census.gov).
2. Profiles of General Demographics Characteristics in NJ; from 2000 census. Compare Filipino race profile with other ethnic or race profiles (factfinder.census.gov).
3. Percent of Persons who are Filipinos in NJ. Feom the map, you may zoom in or zoom out as desired. (factfinder.census.gov).
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