INQUIRER.net: Asian Americans laud immigration activist’s courage

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Asian Americans laud immigration activist's courage May 10th 2013, 22:27 WASHINGTON, D.C.--"I come to you as Filipino, as gay, as undocumented, as American. And my being gay, my being undocumented, my being Filipino: these are facts and not political plot points to be debated."   Define American founder Jose Antonio Vargas uttered this frank statement as he received the "Community Leadership Award" May 8 in Washington, D.C. to resounding applause from government and Asian community leaders.   A champion of undocumented immigrants, Vargas was given the award to mark Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. The 19th gala awards dinner is an annual celebration of the Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional ... Keep on reading: Asian Americans laud immigration activist's courage Media files: Vargas1.jpg (image/jpeg)

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