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"Our lives as Pilipinos and Pilipino Americans are unique. No other culture shares our exact experiences. maganda serves to record our cultural historyour thought, opinions and emotionsbecause it is important and must be shared and celebrated. maganda exists not only as a creative outlet for writers, poets and artists, but as a tool for empowerment. Beyond 'art for art's sake,' we confront issues that affect our lives as a marginalized group in the United States. maganda allow us to express our joy, fear, frustration, sadness, anger, despair and love so that Pilipinos and non-Pilipinos alike can partake of our lives and become informed, entertained and inspired..."
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