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Dear Campus Community,

October is Filipino American History Month (FAHM), a time to honor and recognize the history, achievements, and cultural heritage of Filipino Americans. October was chosen to commemorate the first recorded presence of Filipinos in the continental United States, which occurred on October 18, 1587, at what is now Morro Bay, California. As the third-largest Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) group in the U.S. and the second largest in California, Filipino Americans have shaped and enriched this nation over generations.

The Filipino American National Historical Society (FANHS) announced this year’s FAHM theme: Beyond the Margins: Centering Intersectional Filipino American Histories. This year's theme recognizes the contributions, struggles, and lived experiences of Filipino Americans whose stories have been typically overlooked, underrepresented, or excluded from traditional historical narratives. By centering intersectional identities and experiences within the Filipino community (including but not limited to those of women, LGBTQ+ people, Indigenous Filipinos, Moro/Muslim Filipinos, people with disabilities, multiracial Filipinos, undocumented migrants, adoptees, and other marginalized communities), we move toward a better represented, nuanced, and more inclusive understanding of Filipino American history.

We encourage you to take some time this month to reflect, celebrate, and learn from the culture shared by Filipino Americans.

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