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October / November 2020
" History of Filipino
American Activism"
T H I S I S T H E 2020 theme for Filipino American History
Month in October. Filipino Americans have long participated
in social justice movements, such as the United Farm
Workers movement and the fight for ethnic studies. They 've
stood with other communities in their fights for equity and
justice, including the Black Lives Matter, American Indian,
women's rights, LGBTQ+ rights, and environmental justice
movements. Find suggested activities and curriculum to
showcase contributions by Filipino Americans, the third-
largest ethnic group in California, at fanhs-national.org.
#FAHM2020
October Is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Despite increased awareness and advances in treatment, breast cancer remains the most
common cancer in American women, except for skin cancers. This year, approximately 30
percent of all new cancer diagnoses for women will be breast cancer. October is a great
month to donate to organizations working to fund mammograms and find a cure, such as
Susan G. Komen, National Breast Cancer, or Stand Up to Cancer.
W H I L E M A N Y class-
rooms are not meeting
in person, bullying
can still happen online
and can traumatize
children and older
youth alike. Take advantage of National Bullying
Prevention Month in October to get informed
and help stop cyberbullying now. NEA.org offers
seven micro-credentials that support bully-free
schools, including "Cyberbullying/Cyber Safety."
Find more resources at stopbullying.gov and
pacer.org, and wear orange on Unity Day, Oct.
21, to show that bullying is never acceptable.
Poster for Unity Day on Oct. 21.
A recent Stand Up for the Cure event
in Dana Point. Donations (accepted
through October) go to local
screening, education and treatment.
Stop
Bullying
Now
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