October is recognized as Filipino American History Month across the United States. The official commemoration first began in 2009 when the US Congress designated October as an opportunity to commemorate and honor the Filipino experience throughout American history. This history stretches back over 400 years, 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 month long and continue our tradition of reading, watching, listening, and acting towards a more diverse and inclusive community.

• In S.F.’s Central SoMa, a beloved vehicle is driving the neighborhood’s Filipino revival
• Concepcion Conquest, Colonialism, and an Immigrant Family’s Fate by Albert Samaha
• Series by Arcadia Publishing: Filipinos in San Francisco and East Bay
• The life and legacy of Filipino American labor rights leader Larry Itliong
• Four Filipino Americans Win 2024 Primary Elections in California
• This Filipino student leader changed higher education. You probably don’t know his name

WATCH

• Watch ULI member and recent Vacaville TAP panelist, Don Capobres, share his family recipe for lumpia

LISTEN

• This Filipino American Life Podcast: Episode 210 – Building and Sustaining
  Healthy Communities in Hawaii
• Long Distance Podcast: A documentary podcast and video series about
  stories in the Filipino diaspora. Recommended episode:
  • #1 Little Manila (Part One)
  • #2 Little Manila (Part Two)

ACT

• Enjoy some delicious food at Eater’s favorite Filipino eateries in San Francisco and the East Bay
• And/or make lumpia using the video above!