'For us, it's about history, or herstory, and really uplifting that for our collective consciousness to have that knowledge and awareness that we have been here, we have been here for over 435 years.'
October marks Filipino American History Month. The history, culture and contributions made were on display in Downtown San Jose.The San Jose City Hall tower and rotunda glowed on Friday to reflect the colors of the Filipino flag.Filipino American history, culture and contributions made here at home were on display in Downtown San Jose.
"Every time I come to this events, I'm reminded, I'm reminded of those people that did so much for this country. And for the new ones, the young ones that are coming now," said Corazon Tomalinas, community activist. "I'm really proud to be part of this community and I'm lucky that I even have this community here in San Jose," said Brent Cantillas, Akbayan Dancer at San Jose State University.
Local Fil-Am groups and city leaders are behind the annual flag raising and lighting ceremony, spotlighting this special anniversary. It's meant to put attention on the community's contributions to American life that many feel has sat in historical shadows.
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