Allan Bergano and Dorothy Cordova
Recorded
June 7, 2023
Archived
June 7, 2023
51:08 minutes
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Id:
ddv002520
Description
Allan Bergano (70) speaks to his Auntie Dorothy Cordova (91) about their experience as members of the Filipino-American community in Seattle, Washington. Allan shares his experience with bussing during school integration in Seattle and Dorothy reflects on her work as a pioneer and advocate for Filipino-Americans in her community.Subject Log / Time Code
Allan Bergano (A) speaks about his experience with being bussed to Roosevelt high school In Seattle as a Filipino American.
A remembers spending most of his time with the Black students from his community who were also bussed to Roosevelt.
A explains how Roosevelt had more resources than his previous school.
Dorothy Cordova (D) remembers the Central District of Seattle when her children were raised, calling it the “area of transition” where immigrants lived.
D speaks about pushing for bilingual, bicultural education for the Asian American population in Seattle.
D recalls the white flight that occurred in Seattle and the uptick in private schools.
A speaks on needing “coffee breaks” from white students at school with other students of color.
A credits Auntie Dorothy for reminding him that he is representing his ancestors and community in any environment he is in.
A speaks about the first time he met Dorothy through the youth programs she ran in the community.
A talks about the ethnic consciousness present in the 70s.
D discusses the work she did for the Filipino American community along with Allan.
D talks about the Treaty of Paris, which made the Philippines a US colony.
Participants
- Allan Bergano
- Dorothy Cordova