S2 Episode 1 Preview: Weaving Roots & Resistance: Reclaiming Filipino Culture in Diaspora with Elleanor Pangilinan
Season 2 Episode 1 drops this Wednesday, May 28, 2025
What does it mean to reclaim culture through movement, rest, and art?Â
To kick off Data Yap Season 2 and celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) heritage month, Data Yap showcases how Elleanor Pangilinan–a Filipina American scholar and educator–embodies becoming a cultural practitioner of the Philippine diaspora. Check out this preview for this week’s episode! Full episode drops this Wednesday, May 28th, 2025.
In this powerful conversation, Elleanor reflects on her journey as she reconnects with her roots through weaving, martial arts (eskrima), and community healing. From the San Francisco/Bay Area to the Philippines, her story explores ancestral knowledge and the intersections of activism, embodiment, and identity. Her academic and professional work is shaped by these cultural practices, informing her responsibility to both honor her lineage and advocate for systemic change in Biology education and higher education in general.Â
Discover how indigenous practices offer pathways for resistance, rest, and belonging—especially in the diaspora. Whether you're interested in Filipino heritage, decolonization, or healing through art, this episode offers deep insights and inspiration.Â
Full episode drops this Wednesday, May 28th, 2025. Don’t miss Elleanor’s story of resilience, return, and radical care.Â
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