How decades of US immigration law shaped the Filipino diaspora — and San Diego
As seen on KPBS: A new four-part KPBS series, informed by data from the San Diego Foundation and the Policy & Innovation Center, examines how decades of U.S. immigration policy shaped the Filipino diaspora and helped establish San Diego as home to one of the largest Filipino communities in the United States.
Drawing on regional demographic and community well-being data compiled by the San Diego Foundation and the Policy & Innovation Center, the series explores the history behind Filipino migration to San Diego, including the impact of U.S. colonial policy, immigration restrictions, and military service. The analysis also highlights how generations of Filipino families have built community and put down roots throughout the region, with data helping to illustrate long-term population trends and neighborhood settlement patterns.
The reporting further underscores the complex relationship between U.S. policy and the Filipino American experience, using local data to provide deeper context for understanding San Diego’s history and its diverse communities.
