AANHPI Heritage Month 2026: How JoAnn Fields advocates for Filipino Americans in San Diego

For Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month, we are sitting down with community leaders and trailblazers who have made their mark on San Diego. For much of her life, JoAnn Fields has been a major advocate for AANHPI communities, working for every level of elected office and pushing for the continued recognition and representation of Filipino Americans in San Diego. Monday on Midday Edition, we hear about Fields' journey into advocacy and politics and how she is continuing to bring visibility to Filipino American history and culture in San Diego and beyond. Guest: JoAnn Fields, government and public relations director, API Initiative

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This episode was published on May 18, 2026.

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