Devin Israel Cabanilla

Devin Israel Cabanilla is an advocate for healthcare equity working in local healthcare institutions. He is also Principal Manager for Idea Threads Consulting providing Cross Cultural Management support, and an officer in the Filipino American National Historical Society Greater Seattle Chapter. Devin is a frequent speaker on Asian Pacific American issues, and organizes public events around ethnic history and social justice. His graduate work was around International Community Development and Business Administration.
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Trump’s Birthright Citizenship threat brings up lies from history

by Devin Israel Cabanilla
President Donald Trump's threat to end Birthright Citizenship wouldn't be the first time that the U.S. has betrayed its promises to immigrants.
Nov 5, 2018

Becoming authentically Filipino: advice for Ja Du

by Devin Israel Cabanilla
A white American claims a Filipino racial identity. So let's discuss the real racial issues faced by those Filipinos who have always been people of color.
Nov 17, 2017

Media fail to give REAL first Asian American Olympic gold medalist her due

by Devin Israel Cabanilla
Vicki Manalo Draves was the first Asian American to win Olympic gold. But once again, the media was ready to give a man credit for something a woman did.
Dec 15, 2016