It endures because people choose to remember, to tell stories, and to honor lives that have shaped a community. Through Positively Filipino, the event is more than an awards program; it is a living archive of Filipino American achievement. By bringing these lives into the light, the manong and manang honors affirm that every story preserved strengthens the story of us all. In honoring them, Positively Filipino honors our collective journey. Why the F in ‘Filipino’ and How Did It Get There?