In 2009, the US Congress designated October as Filipino American History Month, a monthlong commemoration and appreciation for the Filipino experience throughout American history, beginning with the first arrival of Filipinos recorded in Morro Bay, California on October 18, 1587.

Join ULI San Francisco as we celebrate the experiences and contributions of Filipino Americans all October and continue our tradition of reading, watching, listening, and acting towards a more diverse and inclusive community.

READ

• Inspired by Filipino Design, an Apartment Building Looks Homeward
• The Fascinating Story of the First Filipinos in America
• Why Vicki Draves’ Story Is So Powerful, 72 Years Later
• History of the I-Hotel
• Manilatown
• Larry Itliong
• Heritage District Would Honor Filipino-Americans in S.F.’s South of Market

WATCH

• Little Manila: A look into the rich history of Filipino Americans in Stockton, California
• Remembering California’s first Filipino-American teacher, Flora Arca Mata

LISTEN

• Filipino American Suburbanization with Dr. James Zarsadiaz

ACT

• The Bancroft Library Roundtable: Centering Philippine and Filipinx American Histories
• Filipino American History Month Celebration 2023

Thank you to Eric Tao and George Tolosa for curating this list!