In this guest episode of the podcast produced by CAAC partner Healing Heritage, principal investigator of Healing Heritage Dr. April Manalang delves into the profound experiences of Filipino nurses who served on the front lines during the COVID-19 pandemic. Featuring firsthand accounts, the episode highlights their immense sacrifices, the disproportionate impact of the pandemic on Filipino healthcare workers, and the resilience they displayed despite facing structural and cultural violence, including anti-Asian discrimination.

Through intimate interviews, several nurses share their struggles, fears, and unwavering faith that helped them navigate the crisis. They reflect on the emotional toll, the feeling of invisibility despite their essential contributions, and the deep-rooted strength within the Filipino American nursing community. The episode also explores the critical role of faith, cultural identity, and advocacy in overcoming adversity.

Join us for a moving and eye-opening discussion that honors the lives, sacrifices, and heroism of Filipino nurses—unsung warriors in the fight against the pandemic and social injustice.

This podcast episode is produced by Healing Heritage in collaboration with the Religion, Race, and Democracy Lab at the University of Virginia.

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