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October is Filipino American History Month and LGBTQIA+ History Month |
October provides Sacramento State with the opportunity to reflect on and honor the diverse histories and contributions that shape our community. This month, we celebrate both Filipino American History Month (FAHM) and LGBTQIA+ History Month.
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Filipino American History Month |
FAHM was first established in 1992 by the Filipino American National Historical Society to commemorate October 1587, when the first recorded Filipinos arrived in what is now Morro Bay, California. In 2009, Congress passed House Resolution 780, officially recognizing October as Filipino American History Month, importantly calling it “a time of reflection and remembrance.” Since then, California has incorporated the teaching of Filipino American history into public school curricula to underscore the profound role of Filipino American laborers and activists in shaping the state’s history.
At Sacramento State, we are proud to be designated as an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI), serving Filipino students who constitute the largest Asian student demographic on campus. Filipinos represent one of the fastest-growing Asian-origin groups in the United States, and their presence at Sacramento State is strongly evident through student organizations, cultural programming, faculty and staff leadership, and community engagement. The enduring values of resilience, solidarity, and cultural pride continue to define the Filipino American experience. We honor Filipino American history not just as a distinct narrative, but as an integral and dynamic part of our collective Hornet story.
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Campus Events and Resources |
- October 8th, 3-6pm: Filipino American History Month Film Series - Himala (1984)
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Himala (1984, runtime: 124 minutes) is a film from the Philippines, directed by Ishmael Bernal, starring Nora Aunor, and is widely considered to be one of the best Filipino films of all time. The film tells the story of a woman who claims to see Marian apparitions. The film screening of Himala is scheduled to kick off Filipino American History Month 2025. Learn more about this event here.
- October 16th, 12-2pm: Celebrate Filipino American History Month & Diwali
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Join the APIDA Center in Lassen Hall 2200 for an afternoon of community, culture, and connection as we honor Filipino American History Month and the upcoming Festival of Lights, Diwali. Enjoy cultural activities, delicious food, and shared traditions as we celebrate heritage and togetherness. For questions, please contact apida.center@csus.edu.
- October 18th, 2-6pm: APIDA Center Homecoming Tailgate
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Join the APIDA Center alongside alumni from the Filipino and Desi communities as we come together for food, fun, and Hornet pride! Let’s celebrate community and cheer on Sacramento State at Homecoming! For questions, please contact apida.center@csus.edu.
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Enroll in ETHN 119: Filipino American Experience
- This Spring, consider enrolling in this exciting class. For questions, please contact ethn-01@csus.edu.
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Founded in 1994 by Missouri high school teacher Rodney Wilson, LGBTQIA+ History Month celebrates the lives, contributions, and resilience of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual people, and other minoritized gender and sexual identities. The month was created to provide visibility to communities that have historically been excluded or marginalized and to ensure their achievements are remembered alongside the ongoing struggles for equity and justice.
At Sacramento State, we recognize that LGBTQIA+ students, faculty, staff, and alumni have long contributed to the richness of our campus. LGBTQIA+ History Month provides an opportunity not only to celebrate their impact in arts, politics, activism, scholarship, and culture but also to reaffirm our commitment to inclusion and belonging. By telling these stories and uplifting these voices, we honor the courage of those who fought for recognition and the responsibility we share in carrying this work forward.
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Campus Events and Resources |
- Join the PRIDE Center at Pride Week, from October 6th-10th!
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Every year PRIDE Week is celebrated in the month of October—which is also the LGBTQ History Month—to coincide with National Coming out Day on October 11. The program-packed week is open to all members of the Hornet family who want to enrich their appreciation of diversity in the area of LGBTQ+ awareness. PRIDE Week celebrates lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, non-binary, and queer (LGBTQ+) individuals. During PRIDE week, the PRIDE Center and collaborators engage the campus community through various events and activities to provide education, support, and ways to connect with the community. Learn about the exciting Pride Week events here.
- Visit the Trans and Non-Binary Resource page, a hub for resources, support services, and community connections designed to uplift and empower individuals of all gender identities.
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By commemorating both Filipino American History Month and LGBTQIA+ History Month, Sacramento State reaffirms its dedication to fostering equity, celebrating diversity, and cultivating belonging. These observances are more than moments on a calendar—they are reminders of the histories we carry, the communities we uplift, and the future we are building together.
As members of the Hornet Family, let us take this opportunity to learn, celebrate, and stand in solidarity with one another. Together, we make Sacramento State a place where every story is honored, every voice is valued, and every member of our community belongs.
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In community,
Your Inclusive Excellence and Student Affairs Teams
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