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Welcome to the October Monthly Resource Page, we hope you have been enjoying the start of Fall! There is a lot to learn about and a lot to celebrate this month, including the United States' second largest commercial holiday--Halloween!
This month we also highlight Filipino American History Month, LGBT+ History Month, Domestic Violence Awareness Month, ADHD Awareness Month, World Mental Health Day, World Teachers Day, and Indigenous Peoples Day, and. We also feature abolitionist Nat Turner and Freedom Day in Selma.
We hope you find these resources useful and relevant!
Filipino American History Month
The celebration of Filipino American History Month in October commemorates the first recorded presence of Filipinos in the continental United States, which occurred on October 18, 1587, when “Luzones Indios” came ashore from the Spanish galleon Nuestra Senora de Esperanza and landed at what is now Morro Bay, California. Across the nation, FANHS Chapters, colleges and universities, museums, and community groups will be commemorating Filipino American History Month with various activities and events to bring awareness of the significant role Filipinos have played in American history! Learn more here!
LGBT+ History Month
Missouri high school teacher, Rodney Wilson, started the movement for an LGBT History Month in 1994. Now, with the help of GLAAD, the Human Rights Campaign, the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force, and other organizations, LGBT History Month is a reality! LGBThistorymonth.com celebrates the achievements of 31 LGBTQ+ icons throughout the month! Check out their webpage for a daily dose of awesomeness, featuring one of the 31 selected icons for the month! Explore our additional resources below!
Domestic Violence
Awareness Month
Content warning: This page includes discussion of domestic violence. Although we have done our best to carefully curate resources that provide support, rather than trauma, we acknowledge that the subject matter may still be triggering to some readers.
Please follow the link below for information and resources related to Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
ADHD Awareness Month
Did you know that ADHD, or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, occurs in 5-9% of the population in the US. Awareness Month gives us the opportunity to develop an improved understanding of ADHD.
Learn more about this important topic below!
World Teachers Day
"Almost everybody has a favorite teacher, someone who went above and beyond to encourage you because they could see your potential. On October 5, take time to celebrate World Teachers’ Day — a global event launched by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in 1994" (National Today)
World Mental Health Day
World Mental Health Day 2024, which is on Thursday, October 10th, gives us an opportunity to renew our efforts to protect and improve mental health. The World Health Organization and other groups have created resources and opportunities to learn more about this important day.
Indigenous Peoples Day
Indigenous Peoples' Day began as a counter-celebration to October's Columbus Day. This holiday is now celebrated across the United States on the second Monday of the month., which is October 14th this year.
On October 8, 2021, US President Joe Biden signed a presidential proclamation declaring October 11, 2021 Indigenous People's Day. Read Biden's proclamation below! Follow the additional links for Indigenous Peoples' Day events near you, and for more relevant information and resources!
Halloween
Halloween has been celebrated for more that a thousand years, and was originally a religious observance. Throughout the years, it has become a secular tradition and considered a day for costumes, candy, and fun! This holiday's origins can be traced back to the ancient Celtics! Learn all about this holiday, find books about Halloween, and find local events near you--all in the link below!
October Spotlight: Nat Turner
Nat Turner was born in Southampton County, Virginia on October 2, 1800. His mother, Nancy, was enslaved by Benjamin Turner, leading Turner to be born into chattel slavery.
"On Aug. 21, 1831, Nathaniel “Nat” Turner launched one of the most historic revolts to end enslavement in Southampton County, Virginia. It lasted 48 hours before armed, white men suppressed the revolt. Turner’s rebellion echoed in anti-Black, pro-slavery policies and in the opposing fervor of the abolitionist movements across the United States for decades to come." (Zinn Education Project)
Learn more about Nat Turner and Nat Turner's Rebellion by following the links below.
Freedom Day in Selma, 1963
Freedom Day was the name given to October 7, 1963, when the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) organized a day for Black citizens to register to vote in Selma, Alabama. During the event, over 300 Black citizens from Dallas County lined up to register to vote at the county courthouse. Local law enforcement, including Sheriff Jim Clark, his deputies, and state troopers, beat, arrested, and intimidated the Black citizens. Organizers who tried to bring food and water to the line were also beaten and shocked with cattle prods. The FBI and Department of Justice were present but did not intervene. Freedom Day was a watershed moment in the civil rights movement, leading to the passing of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Learn more about this historic event here.
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