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Did you know #FilipinoAmericanHistoryMonth
is celebrated in October to commemorate the first documented presence of Filipinos in what would later be known as the continental United States?
#FAHM #FAHM2021 #OnThisDay
is celebrated in October to commemorate the first documented presence of Filipinos in what would later be known as the continental United States?
#FAHM #FAHM2021 #OnThisDay
Upon arrival, two Luzones Indios were first sent to shore to scout the land. In spite of observing several local indigenous people (the Chumash people), the landing party (now led by 2 Spaniards) climbed atop a hill and claimed the new land as theirs. #FilipinoAmericanHistory
The Chumash retaliated - resulting in the deaths of one Spaniard (Felipe de Contreras) & one unnamed Filipino. The galleon retreated & continued onto Acapulco, Mexico. For decades, Filipinos continued to work on these Spanish galleons, enduring poor working conditions & violence.
Let’s talk about this day in history - October 18, 1587 - 434 years ago.
Many people might know that this is why we celebrate Filipino American History Month in October, but many might not know what actually happened on that day.
#FAHM #Since1587 #MorroBay #LuzonesIndios
Many people might know that this is why we celebrate Filipino American History Month in October, but many might not know what actually happened on that day.
#FAHM #Since1587 #MorroBay #LuzonesIndios
I humbly offer this history lesson, as most of us may not have ever gotten it. I also humbly offer the idea of commemorating this day in history, but not celebrating it.
#FilipinoAmericanHistoryMonth #HistoryNotHeritage
#FilipinoAmericanHistoryMonth #HistoryNotHeritage
Please feel free to share with others. Happy #FilipinoAmericanHistoryMonth everyone!
Tell your stories. Preserve our history.
#FAHM #FAHM2021 #LuzonesIndios #Manilamen #FilipinoAmericanHistory
Tell your stories. Preserve our history.
#FAHM #FAHM2021 #LuzonesIndios #Manilamen #FilipinoAmericanHistory
In case IG & Facebook go down again, here is some content for #FilipinoAmericanHistoryMonth!
Throughout the month of October, I’ll be sharing my #FAHMSyllabus, which will include some of my favorite resources for learning about Filipina/x/o American history and experiences.
Throughout the month of October, I’ll be sharing my #FAHMSyllabus, which will include some of my favorite resources for learning about Filipina/x/o American history and experiences.
Today, we begin with history books and historical memoirs! These are books that are written about (and in) different time eras - all by Pin@y authors! #FAHM #FAHM2021
I’ll also share some of my favorite essays, research articles, films, poetry, novels, and more! But for now, here are the history recommendations! #FilipinoAmericanHistory is American History! #FAHM @fanhs_national
Why do Fil-Ams account for 4% of nurses, but 25% of COVID nurse deaths? Because America views Filipinx as expendable bodies used to shield "real" Americans from harm. 1/ #FilipinoAmericanHistoryMonth #FAHM #FAHM2021
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What's depressing is that the lie of the "American Dream" is so enticing that many Filipinx will be lured here thinking they're improving their lives, when really it's just another form of U.S. exploitation. 2/
This American strategy of hiring Filipinx as cheap, expendable labor is long-standing and pervasive. You can find examples in pretty much every industry. 3/3
October is Filipino American HISTORY Month, NOT Filipino American Heritage Month. The distinction is important!
Created by @fanhs_national in 1991, #FAHM was always intended to be HISTORY Month. Not sure when/why people renamed something that wasn’t theirs to change.
#FAHM2021
Created by @fanhs_national in 1991, #FAHM was always intended to be HISTORY Month. Not sure when/why people renamed something that wasn’t theirs to change.
#FAHM2021
History is political; it means acknowledging the truths of a time period. It involves honoring people and the struggles they overcame. It means acknowledging violence, colonization, slavery, and oppression. It means recognizing the triumphs AND the traumas of a people. #FAHM2021
Heritage is about the cultural traditions & values of an ethnic group. For Filipino Americans, heritage implies customs from the Philippines (e.g., food, dance, language, dress, music). While these are all amazing things to take pride in, heritage is not why we celebrate #FAHM
