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Eliseo Silva mural - Singgalot celebrates the achievements of contemporary Filipino Americans. Philippine-born artist Eliseo Silva (b. 1972) is nationally recognized for creating this bold 145’ long mural, located in Historic Filipinotown, Los Angeles. “SINGGALOT (The Ties That Bind)” was developed by the Smithsonian Institution Asian Pacific American Program and organized for travel by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service. The national tour has been made possible by Farmers Insurance. Photo courtesy Filipinas Magazine.

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Did you know that Filipino sailors landed on North American soil in the 1600s, and the first Filipino settlements in America were in the bayous and marshes of Louisiana? Singgalot details the rich history of Filipinos in America, honoring early immigrant pioneers and the determined generations who came after them. This exhibition explores the challenges that confronted Filipinos following the annexation of the Philippines as a U.S. territory in 1898, as well as their struggles to acquire full citizenship status as immigrants in this country throughout the last century. More than 7,000 Filipino Americans answered the government's call to arms during World War II. Nearly 20 years later, Filipino immigrants would champion major changes in gender equality and make significant contributions to the fight for civil rights.

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On Sept. 30, 1972, Clemente became the 11th player to accumulate 3,000th hits. Not surprisingly, he earned his 12th straight Gold Glove award later that year. Beyond Baseball: The Life of Roberto Clemente was organized by the Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico, the Carimar Design and Research studio and the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service, with the support of the Smithsonian Latino Center. AP/Wide World Photo

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For many, Roberto Clemente is the most inspiring baseball superstar of them all. He remains a legendary figure in sports, in philanthropy, and in the hearts of millions of Puerto Ricans and Americans. In 18 years with the Pittsburgh Pirates, he earned 12 consecutive Gold Glove Awards, won four batting crowns, and amassed 3,000 hits. He was an important part of the Pirates' World Series victories in 1960 and 1971. Many acclaim him as the greatest right fielder of all time. The National League MVP in 1966, he was also the first Latino American inducted to the Baseball Hall of Fame. Tragically, his life ended at age 38 in a plane crash while he was flying relief supplies to Nicaraguan earthquake victims. Beyond Baseball, an exhibition organized with the support of the Smithsonian Latino Center, is a bilingual tribute to this monumental figure's outstanding achievements on and off the field.

Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service