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Roque Family’s Fight for Justice: Updates on Their Hate Crime Case

Join us for a #SoBold update on the Roque family’s fight for justice. They were the victim of a hate crime, and their supporters have been tirelessly working to demand accountability and change. Although the suspect will not face hate crime enhancements, the Roque family is determined to hold those responsible accountable. Watch our video […]

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Love, Marriage, Motherhood, and Success: Loida Lewis’s Book Launch

SO Inspiring / By Bituin Aquino

Join us for an #SoInspiring episode as we dive into “Why Should Guys Have All the Fun?: An Asian American Story of Love, Marriage, Motherhood, and Running a Billion Dollar Empire” by Loida Lewis. Loida Lewis is a trailblazing Filipino-American businesswoman and the first Asian woman to own a billion-dollar enterprise in the United States.

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A Night of Sake, Sushi, and Community at Pechanga Resort and Casino’s Festival

SO On the Go / By Bituin Aquino

Get ready for an exciting episode of #SoOnTheGo! We had the pleasure of attending the 3rd Annual Sake and Sushi Festival at Pechanga Resort and Casino, and it was an unforgettable experience. The culinary experts at the resort prepared an incredible 8,000 rolls of sushi, and each one was absolutely fresh and delicious. But what

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Toyota Certified Used Vehicles: The Smart Choice for Quality-Conscious Car Shoppers

SO Cool / By Bituin Aquino

In this #SoCool episode, we sat down with Michael Alexander, a Toyota product specialist, to talk about Toyota Certified Used Vehicles. Michael shares his expertise and tells us why “the best new cars, make the best used cars.” Toyota Certified Used Vehicles go through a rigorous 160-point quality assurance inspection, ensuring that buyers get the

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#JusticeForRoques Update: Seeking Justice and Accountability

SO Bold / By Bituin Aquino

Last month, we reported on the Roque family, who fell victim to a despicable hate crime when a white man violently attacked them at a McDonald’s drive-through in North Hollywood, CA. Since then, the Roque family and their supporters have been fighting for justice and accountability for this horrible hate crime. The Roque family and

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A Voice for the Voiceless: The Wong Family’s Story of Advocacy and Courage

SO Bold / By Bituin Aquino

In this #SoBold episode, we spoke with the Wong family’s lawyer who shared invaluable advice on their case. We revisit Nadine and Charles Wong’s powerful story of love, perseverance, and justice for their twin sons with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Their non-speaking autistic boys were abused by their teacher aide for months, but the Wongs refused

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WWE Superstar Joaquin Wilde on being raised by a single Immigrant Filipina Mother

SO Cool / By Bituin Aquino

Get ready to be inspired as Jannelle interviews WWE superstar Joaquin Wilde in this episode of #SoJannelleTV. In this heartfelt conversation, Joaquin shares the challenges and triumphs of his upbringing, and how his mother’s determination as a Filipina immigrant set the foundation for his success. We also had the chance to sit down with his

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Joaquin Wilde on Overcoming Adversity and Living His Dream at Wrestlemania 39

SO Cool / By Bituin Aquino

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Joaquin Wilde, the Filipino American pro wrestler who has taken the WWE by storm! In this So Cool episode, Joaquin shares his incredible journey to Wrestlemania at the SoFi Stadium, including the highs and lows that he experienced along the way. Joaquin talks about the sacrifices he made

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Diana DiMenna Here Lies Love’s ‘Godmother’ helping tell a powerful woman’s story on Broadway

SO Hot / By Bituin Aquino

Diana DiMenna knows a hit when she sees one. The veteran #Broadway producer says she has raised more money for #HereLiesLove than any other play she has worked on because she sees the potential in the story of the rise and fall of the Marcos regime during Martial Law. DiMenna speaks with host Jannelle So

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Jose Antonio Vargas takes on new creative challenge as Lead Producer for Here Lies Love

SO Hot / By Bituin Aquino

Jose Antonio Vargas has told so many stories as a journalist and advocate for #undocumented persons living in America. Now the Pulitzer Prize winner takes on a new challenge as producer for #HereLiesLove, a Broadway production that opens in New York City on July 20. The Filipino-American speaks with Jannelle So Perkins about how he

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