Freshman state Rep. Genevieve Mina says she's 'overwhelmingly proud' after the state Legislature overwhelmingly passed her first bill, establishing the month of October as Filipino American History Month in state statute.
Children grab for goodies attached to a pabatin at Ketchikan’s Fil-Am Festival on Oct. 15. on Friday, establishing the month of October as Filipino American History Month in state statute.
“From seasonal migrant cannery workers to health care workers and political leaders, Filipino Americans are a part of the fabric of Alaska’s diverse history,” Gray-Jackson said on the floor. “Unfortunately, the history of the Filipino community is not often told, which results in the erasure of both the history of this community and the people themselves.”
In 2019, two bills establishing February as Black History Month and November as Alaska Native Heritage Month were signed into law. Jackson says she sees HB 23 as an addition to these bills’ efforts to recognize the diverse cultures of Alaska in state statute.
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