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1974, Benjamin Menor appointed first Filipino American in a state's highest judiciary office as Justice of the Hawaii State Supreme Court. [115] Thelma Buchholdt is the first Filipino American, and first Asian American, woman elected to a state legislature in the United States, in the Alaska House of Representatives. [116] [117]
Filipino Americans had a significantly higher rate of food insecurity (11%) than all Asians and White Americans (6%). [188] Filipino Americans had a lower poverty rate (7%) than the total population, this correlates with the Filipino-American unemployment rate being only 3% and a high labor force participation rate of 67%. [189] [190]
During American colonial rule in the Philippines, there was an increase in American immigration to the Philippines.Retiring soldiers and other military men were among the first Americans to become long-term Philippine residents and settlers; these included Buffalo Soldiers and former Volunteers, primarily from the Western states.
Under the leadership of Fred Cordova, FANHS established Filipino American History Month (FAHM) in 1992. [4] Since then, FAHM has been recognized by several states including New York, [5] California, [6] Hawaii, [7] Minnesota, [8] and Arkansas. [9] In 2009, the U.S. Senate and Congress proclaimed October as Filipino-American History Month. [10]
In California and Hawaii, where many Filipino Americans reside, [4] Filipino American History Month is celebrated annually. [5] Many Filipino American organizations in these states often initiate their own independent celebrations. 2006 was a pivotal year as it marked the centennial celebration of Filipino migration to the United States. [6] [7]
Filipino American cultural values contribute to a strong sense of community but may also lead to nuanced challenges when navigating depression, anxiety and suicidal ideation.
No other Filipino landed in California until 1595. [5] In 1995, a monument on Morro Bay was dedicated to commemorate the events of 1587. [6] October has been designated as Filipino American History Month since 2009 in recognition of these events. [7]
A landmark arch expected to debut later this year in Los Angeles' Historic Filipinotown district will honor Filipino American health care workers, who have had an outsize impact on California's ...