Filipino American History Month is celebrated every October to commemorate the 1587 arrival of the first Filipinos in California. Explore the full timeline of Filipino American history — from the Manila Men to the Delano Grape Strike to today.

Wayne's World. True Lies. Relic Hunter. The voice of Nani in Lilo & Stitch. And two Grammy Awards. Tia Carrere is Filipino American — here's her story.

From a 1979 rap pioneer to a Shady/Aftermath signee, here are 10 rappers with Filipino roots you should know — in no particular order.

Many Filipinos in the U.S. speak only English at home. That's not laziness. It's colonial schooling, English-only rules, accent shame and bad advice, stacked across generations. Here are 10 reasons — and how to reclaim it.

Hip hop was born in the Bronx and is a Black art form. In 1979, Joe Bataan — a Filipino and Black American from New York — recorded one of the first rap records ever made.

Filipinos have been in what is now the United States since 1587. From Morro Bay to Delano to Sacramento, here's a timeline of Filipino American history — with links to go deeper.

Rufio. Prince Zuko. Jake Long. One of the most iconic voices and faces of a generation is Filipino American. Here are his biggest roles.

Filipino Americans are often called a "model minority." The reality is more complicated. Here are 10 issues our community faces, and organizations you can join to do something about them.

Many Filipino Americans feel closer to Pacific Islanders than to "Asian." That's valid. But on official forms, the box you check decides where resources go. Here's why it matters.

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