Filipino American History Month (FAHM) is a celebration and recognition during the month of October of the many achievements and contributions of the Filipino American community.
According to the Filipino American National Historical Society (FANHS), Filipino American History Month is a chance for Fil-Am communities to commemorate the first recorded presence of Filipinos in the U.S. when Filipinos arrived in present-day Morro Bay, California aboard the Spanish galleon Nuestra Senora de Esperanza on October 18, 1587. FANHS founder Dr. Dorothy Laigo Cordova, along with her late husband Dr. Fred Cordova, first presented a resolution introducing October as Filipino American History Month in 1992. The U.S. Congress officially recognized October as Filipino American History Month in 2009.
The term “Filipino” is a traditional term referencing a person (male-gender) bearing ethnic origins from the Philippines. “Filipina” refers to a female with roots from the Philippines whereas Filipinos is a gender-inclusive term when used in its plural form. Some Filipino American communities and younger generations are shifting to embrace a gender-inclusive alternative term. Filipinx is emerging in various spaces to include nonbinary and non-gender conforming folks.
Activist Spotlight
Larry Itliong and the Delano Grape Strike 1965-1970
On September 8, 1965, Filipino American grape workers, members of the Agricultural Workers Organizing Committee, walked out on strike against Delano-area table and wine grape growers protesting years of poor pay and conditions. The Filipinos asked Cesar Chavez, who led a mostly Latino farm workers union, the National Farm Workers Association, to join their strike. Learn More »
Filipino American History Month Celebration
Wednesday, October 9 | 11 am - 1 pm | SSC Quad
Join us in celebration of Filipino American History Month! Experience a traditional Filipino Martial Arts showcase, explore local community resources, and eat delicious food. We can't wait to see you there!
Filipino Parol Making
Wednesday, October 16 | 11:30 am - 1 pm | SAC 130
Join us for a fun and creative Parol Making Workshop! Discover the art of crafting traditional Filipino lanterns, known as parols. In this hands-on session, you'll learn about the history and significance of parols while creating your own unique design to take home. Materials and Lunch Provided!
Event hosted by Katrina Cacho.
Lumpia and Learn: "Delano Manongs" Film Screening
Thursday, October 24 | Noon - 2 pm | SAC 130
The thought-provoking documentary, "Delano Manongs” sheds light on the remarkable story of Filipino farmworkers in the United States and their struggle for justice and dignity. Refreshments will be provided.
Event hosted by Professor Eddie Tiongson.
Kabataan Fil-Am Fiesta
Sunday, October 5 | Noon - 5 pm | Artesia Library | More Info »
Come join us for the Kabataan Fil-Am Fiesta at Artesia Library! in partnership with the LA County Library and the Asian Pacific Resource Center. This event is a celebration of Filipino-American culture, featuring traditional food, music, and cultural programming.
OCAPICA: Tastemakers of OC
Tuesday, October 10 | 6 - 9 pm | Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Costa Mesa | More Info »
Tastemakers of Orange County is a culinary event celebrating Asian and Pacific Islander inspired cuisine created by distinguished chefs throughout Orange County.
FACCOC Filipino History Month Lunch
Thursday, October 31 | 11 am | The Duck Club, Irvine | More Info »
Join Filipino American Chamber of Commerce of Orange County (FACCOC) for a networking lunch as they celebrate Filipino History Month!
ELEVATE AAPI
ELEVATE AAPI (Equitable Learning Experience Valuing Achievement, Transfer and Empowering Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders) is designed to better serve Irvine Valley College’s students and the local community through targeted initiatives and expanded resources. The program is funded through a five-year grant awarded to IVC by the U.S. Department of Education through the Title III: AANAPISI program. Learn More »
Asian American and Pacific Islander Club (AAPI)
Asian American and Pacific Islander Club (APPI) promotes public awareness of the cultures, history, and struggles of Asian American and Pacific Islanders. Join Today! Learn More »
South Asian Student Association (SASA)
South Asian Student Association (SASA) is dedicated to fostering a supportive community and promoting cultural awareness, education, and interaction among students of South Asian descent and the wider IVC community. We believe in embracing cultural diversity and equity and strive to create a welcoming environment for all members, regardless of race. Join Today! Learn More »
Womxn of Color Collective (WoCC)
Womxn of Color Collective (WoCC) is a group dedicated to building community and empowering self-identified womxn of color students, staff, and faculty. Womxn is used in place of “women” to be inclusive of all gender experiences surrounding femininity. Non-female-identifying students such as non-binary and gender-expansive folks are explicitly invited and welcomed. Learn More »
IVC FELLAS
IVC FELLAS (formerly EMCEES) is a DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility) driven male initiative focused on student success and community engagement for the college’s self-identified men of color students, staff, and faculty. This brotherhood was created to encourage college completion and transfer and to establish a sense of belonging. All are welcome. Learn More »