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Celebrate Filipino American History Month

10.18.2022

Celebrate Filipino American History Month

Graphic on yellow, blue and red background with text that reads "Filipino American History Month"
Graphic on yellow, blue and red background with text that reads "Filipino American History Month"

Filipino American History Month is celebrated during the month of October. FAHM recognizes the achievements and contributions of the Filipino American community. 

How to celebrate Filipino American History Month 

  • Learn about the history of the Luzones Indios who first set foot in California on October 18, 1587. 
  • Support arts and media that advance Filipino American Studies. 
  • Read books by Filipinx authors. 
  • Support Filipinx-owned businesses. 
  • Check in with your Filipinx friends, neighbors, colleagues, etc. 


Resources 

Luzones Indios - First Filipinos in the U.S. 

Women in Philippine history you should know about 

Video: Colonized Philippines in 10 minutes 

Liberation of the Philippines 1945 

Seattle Chapter Filipino American National History Society  

Filipino Community of Seattle 

Bob Santos: International District activist   

Filipino Community Village