Happy Filipino American History Month (FAHM)!!! 💙❤️💛
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This Week’s Recommendations 💙❤️💛
Activity —
Filipino American History Month Coloring Sheet
Celebrate Filipino American heritage through creativity and learning. Download this free coloring sheet and enjoy a meaningful activity with your family at home.
Entertainment —
Forgotten Island (Movie)
Two best friends become stranded on the mystical world of Nakali, where their only escape might cost them their shared lifetime of memories.
“…as a Filipino film, I really appreciated how the culture was represented without making it overly explicit or relying on stereotypical clothing, customs, or mannerisms. Everything was handled with so much care.” — IMDb.com Reviewer
Events —
Events by LEAD Filipino
LEAD Filipino is a national nonprofit organization focused on advancing the civic engagement, health equity, and grassroots action of Filipina/x/o and broader AAPI communities.
History —
The Filipino Story Animated Series
This six-part animated series carries the unifying story of the Filipino people.
In just thirty minutes, be reminded of who you are, and discover the hope of a global Filipino community united by one story.
Through history, culture, and language, come and see the beauty of the Motherland. Feel the heartbeat of our people. And know the story meant for every Filipino, wherever you may be.
October is also LGBTQ+ History Month
LGBT History Month celebrates the achievements of 31 lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender Icons. Each day in October, a new LGBT Icon is featured with a video, bio, bibliography, downloadable images, and other resources.
