Filipino American History Month

Happy Filipino American History Month! Honoring the history, pursuits, accomplishments, and legacy of Filipinos in the United States, it also serves to provide a link between Filipinos in the U.S. and Filipinos in the Philippines by showcasing their shared culture and heritage. 

Filipino Americans are the second largest Asian American group in the nation and the third largest ethnic group in California, after Latinx and African Americans. The celebration of Filipino American History Month in October commemorates the first recorded presence of Filipinos in the continental U.S., which occurred on October 18, 1587, when “Luzones Indios” came ashore from the Spanish galleon Nuestra Senora de Esperanza and landed at what is now Morro Bay, California. 

Celebrate #FAHM by learning about Filipino American history–we’ll be highlighting local businesses you can support as well, and it never hurts to enjoy (and learn about!) a culture’s cuisine! 

Source: aalead.org, fanhs-national.org