Filipino American History Month
{{Short description|Celebration of Filipino American history}}
{{Infobox holiday
|holiday_name = Filipino American History Month
|type = cultural
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|official_name = Filipino American History Month
|observedby = United States
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|longtype = Secular, heritage, cultural, ethnic
|significance = Celebration of Filipino American history
|begins = 1 October
|ends = 31 October
|date =
|month = October
|duration = 1 month
|frequency = Annual
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|relatedto = Filipino-American Friendship Day
Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
}}
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.{{cite web |title=A Resolution: October is Filipino American History Month |url=https://emilylawsin.files.wordpress.com/2008/09/fa-history-month.pdf |publisher=Filipino American Historical National Society |access-date=16 October 2018}}
October was chosen to commemorate the arrival of the first Filipinos who landed in what is now Morro Bay, California on October 18, 1587.{{cite web|url=https://www.kcet.org/socal-focus/filipino-american-history-425-years-and-counting|title=Filipino American History, 425 Years and Counting|date=18 October 2012|website=kcet.org|access-date=20 April 2018}} It is also the birth month of Filipino American labor leader Larry Itliong.{{cite web|url=http://www.capradio.org/articles/2015/07/06/california-to-recognize-filipino-american-larry-itliong-on-oct-25|title=California To Recognize Larry Itliong Day On Oct. 25|first=Marnette|last=Federis|website=capradio.org|access-date=20 April 2018}}
In California and Hawaii, where many Filipino Americans reside,{{cite book |last=Nadal |first=Kevin |title=Filipino American Psychology: A Handbook of Theory, Research, and Clinical Practice |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=zN7-s84jAkoC&q=%22Filipino+Americans%22+California+Hawaii+%22Southern+California%22&pg=PT27 |access-date=17 February 2013 |year=2011 |publisher=John Wiley & Sons |isbn=9781118019771 |page=27 }} Filipino American History Month is celebrated annually.{{cite web |url=http://multicultural.cua.edu/Filipino-Culture/filipino-culture.cfm |title=Filipino Culture |author= |work=Office of Campus Activities |publisher=Catholic University of America |access-date=17 February 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130301173729/http://multicultural.cua.edu/Filipino-Culture/filipino-culture.cfm |archive-date=1 March 2013 |url-status=dead }} 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.{{cite news |title=Case resolution marks centennial of Filipino immigration |agency=Associated Press |url=http://www.kpua.net/news.php?id=5836 |newspaper=KPUA |date=27 July 2005 |access-date=17 February 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130512110638/http://www.kpua.net/news.php?id=5836 |archive-date=12 May 2013 |url-status=dead }}{{cite journal |last1=Escobar Cantiveros |first1=Rodolfo |year=2006 |title=The Filipino Journal |journal=Filipino Journal |volume=20 |issue=21 |url=http://www.filipinojournal.com/v2/index.php?pagetype=read&article_num=11062006230627&latest_issue=V20-N21 |access-date=15 February 2013}}
While some used the term Filipino American Heritage Month{{cite web |url=https://www.hawaii.edu/news/2015/10/06/october-is-filipino-american-heritage-month-at-uh-hilo/ |title=October is Filipino American Heritage Month at UH Hilo |author=Susan Enright |date=6 October 2015 |website= University of Hawaiʻi News |publisher= University of Hawaiʻi |access-date=27 October 2016}} 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.{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/FANHSnatl/photos/a.410893116719.190805.63311616719/10154865064441720/?type=3&theater|title=Filipino American National Historical Society (FANHS)|website=www.facebook.com|access-date=20 April 2018}}
Arkansas
In 2022, Filipino American History Month was recognized in Arkansas after official proclamations were issued by Governor Asa Hutchinson.{{Cite web |last=Hardcastle |first=Madison |date=2022-11-01 |title=Filipino American History Month recognized for the first time in Arkansas |url=https://katv.com/news/local/filipino-american-history-month-recognized-for-the-first-time-in-arkansas-city-of-little-rock-gov-asa-hutchinson-joshua-ang-price-city-county-state-asian-americans-community-central-ar-douglas-macarthur-october-culture-traditions-apa-aaab-proclamation |access-date=2022-11-03 |website=KATV |language=en}}
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.[http://www.cde.ca.gov/re/pn/fb/yr06calendar.asp Calendar of Events – 2006 – Fact Book (CA Dept of Education)] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090913122619/http://www.cde.ca.gov/re/pn/fb/yr06calendar.asp |date=September 13, 2009 }} In 2009, California State Senator Leland Yee introduced a resolution, which was passed, that recognizes October as Filipino American History Month.{{cite news |title=California Senate Passes Filipino American History Month Legislation |url=http://hamptonroads.com/2009/07/california-senate-passes-filipino-american-history-month-legislation |newspaper=The Virginian-Pilot |date=14 July 2009 |access-date=12 February 2013}} It passed the California State Assembly and was submitted to the California Secretary of State.{{cite web |url=http://totalcapitol.com/?bill_id=200920100SCR48 |title=SCR 48 ( Yee ) |author= |year=2013 |publisher=TotalCapitol.com, LLC. |access-date=17 February 2013}}{{cite web |url=http://leginfo.ca.gov/pub/09-10/bill/sen/sb_0001-0050/scr_48_bill_20090925_chaptered.pdf |title=Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 48 |author= |date=25 September 2009 |work=Legislative Counsel |publisher=State of California |access-date=17 February 2013}}
Hawai'i
In 2008, Filipino-American History Month was recognized by the Hawai'i State Legislature.{{cite web |url=http://hawaiihouseblog.blogspot.com/2008/10/its-filipino-american-history-month.html |title=It's Filipino-American History Month! |author=Dreyer, Thelma |date=1 October 2008 |publisher=Hawaii House Blog |access-date=25 September 2018}} 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."{{cite web |url=https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2008/bills/HB3343_HD1_.htm |title=H.B. NO. 3343 H.D. 1 RELATING TO FILIPINO-AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH. |publisher=Hawaii State Legislature |access-date=25 September 2018}} The bill passed unanimously and was signed into law by Governor Linda Lingle on April 15, 2008.
Nevada
A 2023 proclamation issued by Governor Joe Lombardo recognized Filipino American History Month in Nevada.{{Cite web |date=September 25, 2023 |title=Filipino American History Month in Nevada |url=https://gov.nv.gov/Newsroom/Proclamations/2023/Oct/Filipino_American_History_Month_in_Nevada/ |access-date=July 3, 2024 |website=Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo}}
Nationally
In the 103rd Congress, a resolution to nationally recognize Filipino American History Month was introduced.{{cite web |url=http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-103hjres141ih/pdf/BILLS-103hjres141ih.pdf |title=H. J. RES. 141 |author= |date=9 March 1993 |publisher=United States Government Printing Office |access-date=15 February 2013}} The House of the 111th Congress introduced a House Resolution 155 (H. RES. 155) to officially recognize this month for Filipinos.{{cite web|url=http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/z?c111:h.res.155:|title=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.|first=Filner|last=Bob|date=12 February 2009|website=thomas.loc.gov|access-date=20 April 2018|archive-date=4 July 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160704125035/http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/z?c111:H.RES.155:|url-status=dead}} In October 2009, the Senate of the 111th Congress passed a resolution recognizing Filipino American History Month.{{cite web |url=http://beta.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/senate-resolution/298 |title=S.Res.298 – A resolution recognizing Filipino American History Month in October 2009. |author= |date=1 October 2009 |work=Congress.gov |publisher=Library of Congress |access-date=16 February 2013}} In November 2009, Congress passed the resolution (H. RES. 780),{{cite web |url=http://beta.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/house-resolution/780?q=H.+RES.+780 |title=H.Res.780 – Recognizing the celebration of Filipino American History Month in October. |author= |date=2 November 2009 |work=Congress.gov |publisher=Library of Congress |access-date=15 February 2013}} officially recognizing October as Filipino American History Month.{{cite news |title=Filipino American History Month |author=Rodel Rodis |url=http://globalnation.inquirer.net/columns/columns/view/20091105-234330/Filipino-American-History-Month |newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer |date=5 November 2009 |access-date=16 February 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131224095554/http://globalnation.inquirer.net/columns/columns/view/20091105-234330/Filipino-American-History-Month |archive-date=24 December 2013 |url-status=dead }}
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