Celebration of Filipino American history
Filipino American History Month
(FAHM) is celebrated in the
United States
during the month of October. In 1991,
Filipino American National Historical Society
(FANHS) board of trustees proposed the first annual Filipino American History Month to commence in October 1992.
[1]
October was chosen to commemorate the
arrival of the first Filipinos
who landed in what is now
Morro Bay
, California on October 18, 1587.
[2]
It is also the birth month of Filipino American labor leader
Larry Itliong
.
[3]
In
California
and
Hawaii
, where many
Filipino Americans
reside,
[4]
Filipino American History Month is celebrated annually.
[5]
Many Filipino American organizations in these states often initiate their own independent celebrations. 2006 was a pivotal year as it marked the centennial celebration of Filipino migration to the United States.
[6]
[7]
While some used the term
Filipino American Heritage Month
[8]
interchangeably with Filipino American History Month, FANHS cites that the month should be properly focused on "history" instead of "heritage." Whereas history includes the events, experiences, and lives of people and their impact on society, "heritage" is solely about cultural traditions handed down from the past.
[9]
Arkansas
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In 2022, Filipino American History Month was recognized in Arkansas after official proclamations were issued by Governor
Asa Hutchinson
.
[10]
California
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In California, Filipino American History Month was first recognized statewide in 2006, when the California Department of Education placed it on its celebrations calendar.
[11]
In 2009,
California State Senator
Leland Yee
introduced a resolution, which was passed, that recognizes October as Filipino American History Month.
[12]
It passed the
California State Assembly
and was submitted to the
California Secretary of State
.
[13]
[14]
Hawai'i
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In 2008, Filipino-American History Month was recognized by the
Hawai'i State Legislature
.
[15]
Former State Representative
Joey Manahan
and members of the Filipino Caucus introduced the legislation "to designate the month of October as Filipino-American History Month to commemorate the contributions of Filipino-Americans to Hawaii and the United States."
[16]
The bill passed unanimously and was signed into law by
Governor
Linda Lingle
on April 15, 2008.
[15]
Nationally
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In the
103rd Congress
, a resolution to nationally recognize Filipino American History Month was introduced.
[17]
The House of the
111th Congress
introduced a House Resolution 155 (H. RES. 155) to officially recognize this month for Filipinos.
[18]
In October 2009, the Senate of the 111th Congress passed a resolution recognizing Filipino American History Month.
[19]
In November 2009, Congress passed the resolution (H. RES. 780),
[20]
officially recognizing October as Filipino American History Month.
[21]
See also
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References
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"A Resolution: October is Filipino American History Month"
(PDF)
. Filipino American Historical National Society
. Retrieved
16 October
2018
.
- ^
"Filipino American History, 425 Years and Counting"
.
kcet.org
. 18 October 2012
. Retrieved
20 April
2018
.
- ^
Federis, Marnette.
"California To Recognize Larry Itliong Day On Oct. 25"
.
capradio.org
. Retrieved
20 April
2018
.
- ^
Nadal, Kevin (2011).
Filipino American Psychology: A Handbook of Theory, Research, and Clinical Practice
. John Wiley & Sons. p. 27.
ISBN
9781118019771
. Retrieved
17 February
2013
.
- ^
"Filipino Culture"
.
Office of Campus Activities
.
Catholic University of America
. Archived from
the original
on 1 March 2013
. Retrieved
17 February
2013
.
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"Case resolution marks centennial of Filipino immigration"
.
KPUA
. Associated Press. 27 July 2005. Archived from
the original
on 12 May 2013
. Retrieved
17 February
2013
.
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Escobar Cantiveros, Rodolfo (2006).
"The Filipino Journal"
.
Filipino Journal
.
20
(21)
. Retrieved
15 February
2013
.
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Susan Enright (6 October 2015).
"October is Filipino American Heritage Month at UH Hilo"
.
University of Hawai?i News
. University of Hawai?i
. Retrieved
27 October
2016
.
- ^
"Filipino American National Historical Society (FANHS)"
.
www.facebook.com
. Retrieved
20 April
2018
.
- ^
Hardcastle, Madison (2022-11-01).
"Filipino American History Month recognized for the first time in Arkansas"
.
KATV
. Retrieved
2022-11-03
.
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Calendar of Events ? 2006 ? Fact Book (CA Dept of Education)
Archived
September 13, 2009, at the
Wayback Machine
- ^
"California Senate Passes Filipino American History Month Legislation"
.
The Virginian-Pilot
. 14 July 2009
. Retrieved
12 February
2013
.
- ^
"SCR 48 ( Yee )"
. TotalCapitol.com, LLC. 2013
. Retrieved
17 February
2013
.
- ^
"Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 48"
(PDF)
.
Legislative Counsel
. State of California. 25 September 2009
. Retrieved
17 February
2013
.
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a
b
Dreyer, Thelma (1 October 2008).
"It's Filipino-American History Month!"
. Hawaii House Blog
. Retrieved
25 September
2018
.
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"H.B. NO. 3343 H.D. 1 RELATING TO FILIPINO-AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH"
. Hawaii State Legislature
. Retrieved
25 September
2018
.
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"H. J. RES. 141"
(PDF)
. United States Government Printing Office. 9 March 1993
. Retrieved
15 February
2013
.
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Bob, Filner (12 February 2009).
"Text ? H.Res.155 ? 111th Congress (2009?2010): Recognizing Filipino American Heritage Month and celebrating the heritage and culture of Filipino Americans and their immense contributions to the Nation"
.
thomas.loc.gov
. Archived from
the original
on 4 July 2016
. Retrieved
20 April
2018
.
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"S.Res.298 ? A resolution recognizing Filipino American History Month in October 2009"
.
Congress.gov
. Library of Congress. 1 October 2009
. Retrieved
16 February
2013
.
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"H.Res.780 ? Recognizing the celebration of Filipino American History Month in October"
.
Congress.gov
. Library of Congress. 2 November 2009
. Retrieved
15 February
2013
.
- ^
Rodel Rodis (5 November 2009).
"Filipino American History Month"
.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
. Archived from
the original
on 24 December 2013
. Retrieved
16 February
2013
.
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January?February
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February
American Heart Month
Black History Month
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(PR)
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(religious)
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(CA, DE)
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(religious)
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(CA, FL, NY, WI, WV, proposed federal)
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(religious)
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March
Irish-American Heritage Month
Colon Cancer Awareness Month
Women's History Month
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(religious)
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(IL)
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(PR, cultural)
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(NY)
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(religious)
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(NY, religious)
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(religious)
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(religious)
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(Charlottesville, VA, cultural)
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(AL (in two counties), LA)
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(MD)
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(week)
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(cultural, religious)
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(HI)
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(religious)
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(religious)
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(AK)
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(TX)
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(VT)
- Transfer Day
(VI)
- Trans Day of Visibility
(cultural)
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March?April
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- Good Friday
(CT, NC, PR, NJ, VI, religious)
- Hanuman Jayanti
(religious)
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(PR, VI, religious)
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(PR, religious, week)
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(religious)
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(PR, religious)
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(religious, week)
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April
Arab American Heritage Month
Confederate History Month
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May
Asian American and
Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Jewish American Heritage Month
Military Appreciation Month
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June
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and
Transgender Pride Month
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July
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July?August
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August
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September
Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
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September?October
Hispanic Heritage Month
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October
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Disability Employment Awareness Month
Italian-American Heritage and Culture Month
Filipino American History Month
LGBT History Month
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October?November
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November
Native American Indian Heritage Month
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- Ascension of ‘Abdu’l Baha
(religious)
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(religious)
- Beginning of the Nativity Fast
(religious)
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/
Samhain
(religious)
- Barack Obama Day in Alabama
(Perry County, AL)
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(VI)
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(24)
- Day of the Covenant
(religious)
- Discovery of Puerto Rico Day
(PR)
- Election Day
(CA, DE, HI, KY, MT, NJ, NY, OH, PR, VA, WV, proposed federal)
- Family Day
(NV)
- Guru Nanak Gurpurab
(religious)
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(religious)
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(HI, unofficial, cultural)
- Martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur
(religious)
- Native American Heritage Day
(MD, WA, cultural)
- Presentation of the Theotokos to the Temple
(religious)
- Trans Day of Remembrance
(cultural)
- Unthanksgiving Day
(cultural)
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December
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(religious)
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(AL)
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(religious)
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(religious)
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(religious)
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(KY, NC, SC, PR, VI)
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(KY, NC, SC, TX, VI)
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(religious, week)
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(IN)
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(36)
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(VI)
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(36)
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(OH, OR)
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(religious)
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(36)
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(religious)
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(religious)
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