Celebrate with a reception and program to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Act of 1965 In recognition of Filipino Americans and their families, who arrived after the enactment of this important immigration law that transformed and enriched our communities nationwide.  This annual event also marks October as Filipino American National…

The first Filipino stepped foot in America in 1587 arriving on a Spanish galleon. Then in the early 20th century waves of Filipinos came to Hawaii and California and by 1930, 45,000 Filipinos were living here — many of them in Little Manila in Stockton.

What is the historical connection between Black and Brown peoples? How do we view race in America today? What can change the structural problems we face? Why do Black issues matter to others? We are bruised and battered by racism together. Black, Police, or Filipino – we seek change. For more information visit the Seattle FANHS…

A PROCLAMATION by the Mayor of the City of Bainbridge Island, Washington, declaring the month of October as Filipino American History Month