Filipinx History Month

 

Gintong Kasaysayan, Gintong Pamana

(Filipino Americans: A Glorious History, A Golden Legacy), Los Angeles Mural by Eliseo Silva

OUSD celebrates Filipino/a/x American History Month in October to recognize the rich history, culture, significant contributions and legacy of Filipinx Americans, including many of our students, families and staff, to our city, country and California.

VIEW the 2022 Filipinx History Month Guide for OUSD Schools

Since 2009, the U.S. Congress and California have recognized October as Filipino American History Month and California recognizes October 25 as Larry Itliong Day to honor the Filipino labor leader who spearheaded the great Delano grape strike.

 

 

Download 5 Fierce Facts about Filipinx American History

for a quick overview & links!

 

 

 

 

Share photos of how you celebrated Filipinx American History Month at your school by taggin @ousdnews & @ousdapisa on Instagram or @APISAOUSD on Facebook and use the hashtag #FilipinxOUSD