Linda’s regenerative spirit continues to grace us since she became an ancestor 20 years ago. Her stories and works are ever-present in the VC Archives. Through photographs, audio recordings, and films, we feel her presence and hear her indelible laugh. Memories produce recollections of her past, effects of her current impact, and visions of the future.

This year’s Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival is dedicated to Linda’s legacy of generations of storytellers who empower our communities. During the Festival and through the next few months, we invite you to experience LINDA VISIONS through a photographic exhibition, a podcast series, and other presentations.

ABOUT LINDA MABALOT

Linda Mabalot was the beloved Executive Director of Visual Communications from the mid-’80s until her passing in 2003. She guided VC through a most difficult and challenging time when the organization was focused on survival and still committed to serving and continuing Asian Pacific American media projects. Linda’s resilience, political savvy, and commitment to multicultural collaboration served her and VC well. She was creative, spontaneous, and had a generously inclusive nature with an infectious laugh, which helped her staff confront the challenges and survive a difficult time. Today, the staff is still propelled by the vision and foresight brought to the organization by this widely admired, one-of-a-kind leader.

LINDA VISIONS PROGRAMS

  • HOWZIT: THE LINDA MABALOT EFFECT

    Presented by Visual Communications, HOWZIT!: THE LINDA MABALOT EFFECT is a photographic exhibition at the Far East Lounge celebrating Linda Mabalot and her legacy.

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  • LINDA DAY

    To honor Linda’s regenerative spirit and contributions to the community, Visual Communications invite you to LINDA DAY at Far Bar in Little Tokyo.

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  • FOR LINDA

    Visual Communications presents FOR LINDA, an in-person showcase of short films from our 2003-2005 Digital Slam series, honoring Linda Mabalot and her legacy at VC.

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  • THROUGH LINDA’S EYES

    Linda Mabalot believed in the power of community storytelling and using media to ignite change and empower underrepresented communities. Visual Communications (VC) invites you to experience the community "Through Linda's Eyes" through this media workshop.

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“Linda as a Leader”
Linda speaking at an event at the Japan America theatre.

“Linda as a Youth”
Linda and Alan Kondo on the way to Eddie Wong’s wedding.

“Linda as an Artist”
Linda at the protest to freeze the Marcos family assets, conducting audio interviews with different people to get their perspectives – such as Actor Muni Zano.

“Linda as a Person”
Linda is pictured at her home at Coronado Estates gorging on chicken wings for a Thanksgiving dinner.