Filipino American History Month

During the month of October, the Library is celebrating Filipino American History Month with a display of notable writers. Stop by the 3rd floor of the library. Any of the books on display may be checked out for four weeks with your SWC photo ID card.

CELEBRATING NOTABLE WRITERS! 

Carlos Bulosan 

Melinda De Jesus 

Yen Le Espiritu 

Luis Francia 

Eric Gamalinda 

Juanita Tamayo Lott 

Judy Patacsil 

Antonio Pido 

Pati Navalta Poblete 

Norman Reyes 

Maria P. P. Root Reuben Seguritan

Guest Writers Event: Ella deCastro Baron

Southwestern College Guest Writers Series
Ella deCastro Baron, author of Itchy Brown Girl Seeks Employment, Sunbelt, 2009.

Date: Thursday, October 18

Time: 11 am - 12 pm

Location: Room L238

Southwestern College welcomes Ella deCastro Baron for our second Guest Writers Series event honoring Filipino American History Month.

Ella deCastro Baron, a first generation Filipina American, will present her memoir­—Itchy Brown Girl Seeks Employment. Please join us for a lively reading and discussion with the author.

A special thank you to Henry Aronson for organizing this wonderful event. All Guest Writers Series events are free and open to the public.

Filipino-American History Month

October is Filipino-American History Month

The 111th Congress of the United States proclaimed October as Filipino-American History Month in 2009. The month is dedicated to learning about the accomplishments of Filipino-Americans.

The 2009 House resolution noted that the earliest documented history of Filipino presence in the United States was October 18, 1587 in Morro Bay, California. Today, the Filipino-American community is the second largest Asian American group in the United States, and California is home to over half of the Filipino population in the United States.

The SWC Library has many books and articles about Filipino-American history. Ask a librarian to find out more!

Filipino-American History Month - Useful Links
Philippine American Cultural Foundation
Filipino American National Historical Society 
San Diego State University: Filipino-American History Month 2012
Filipino American National Historical Society - San Diego Chapter Facebook Page