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Growing up half black and half Filipino, Asia Jackson was not always comfortable in her own skin. The actress, model, and content creator is no stranger to standing out and dealing with change. She said those experiences have made it easier for her to be understanding of others. More than years of Philippine colonization by the Spanish, and later the Americans, also contributed to the longstanding desire for lighter skin in the southeast Pacific, especially in tropical and indigenous cultures, Jackson added. Last October for Filipino American Heritage Month, Jackson wanted to start a social conversation challenging whitewashed beauty standards. Using her Twitter platform, she encouraged tan, brown, and dark-skinned followers to post selfies with the hashtag MagandangMorenx.

This is a list of Filipino Americans who have made significant contributions to the American culture , politics , or society. It also includes those with notable mentions in the American media. To be included in this list, the person must have a Wikipedia article showing they are Filipino American or must have references showing they are Filipino American and are notable. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Lists of Americans By U.

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Thanks to her social media following and popularity, she was able to collaborate with a few brands and eventually got the opportunity to launch her own makeup and lipstick collection. She was also previously slammed by Filipinos for allegedly concealing her roots. She moved to Australia with her family and has been living there since. Since the old tweets have surfaced and gone viral, Macapinlac has gone on Twitter to defend herself:. She has posted tweets where it is clear that she was actively seeking out white guys.