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The first recorded arrival of Filipinos in the continental United States occurred on October 18, 1587 when the Spanish galleon Nuestra Senora de Esperanza landed at what is now Morro Bay, California. It was not until October 1992, in California, that the first Filipino American History Month was celebrated, followed by various other states and cities. It took another 17 years (2009), before the U.S. Congress would declare October as Filipino American History Month.
As a celebration of the third largest Asian American population, take some time to explore their history and impact from the resources in the Library's Filipino American Heritage Month guide.
Check out one of this month's virtual displays featuring eBooks by and about Filipino Americans.
The U.S. has been celebrating Italian American Heritage Month in October since 1989 to acknowledge their contributions. Current U.S. Census data indicates that Italian American is the fifth largest ethnic group in the United States. Even though Italy did not exist as the unified country it is today until 1861, immigrants have been making their way to the United States for hundreds of years. The biggest surge in immigration occurred between 1880 and 1920 resulting in over 4 millions Italian immigrating.
Find a variety of resources celebrating the American Italian experience on the Library's Italian American Heritage Month guide.
Check out the some of the library's E-book collection written by and about Italian Americans.
In 1994, Missouri high school teacher Rodney Wilson conceived of the original idea leading to today's LGBTQ+ History Month (formerly Gay and Lesbian Month). October was chosen specifically because school is in session and existing traditions, such as Coming Out Day (Oct. 11) coincide. The idea was endorsed by GLAAD, the Human Rights Campaign, the National Education Association and other national organizations.
The HCC PRIDE Alliance Club meets every Thursday at 2:45pm in STC 141.
For more information about key historical events in the LGBTQ+ rights movement, visit the LGBTQ+ History Month page. Keep your eye out for event announcements via the student activities email or the bulletin boards.
Any cancer diagnosis a is traumatic and stressful experience for individuals and families alike. In Maryland, breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death among women after lung cancer. There are several local, regional, and national organizations that can assist to make sure no one has to go through this tough diagnosis on their own. They also provide support to the families affected.
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