ruby ibarra

As we continue to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander heritage month, we recognize Ruby Ibarra, a Filipino American artist who raps in English and Tagalog.

As we continue to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander heritage month, we recognize Ruby Ibarra, a Filipino American artist who raps in English and Tagalog. NBC Bay Area’s Marcus Washington sat down with Ibarra to learn more.

Asian Pacific America: Bay Area scientist and rapper Ruby Ibarra co-founded the Pinays Rising Scholarship Program to encourage more Asian Americans to pursue higher education and get degrees in history and the arts.