April 26th Event Commemorating National Arab American Heritage Month will be Streamed Online
Be a part of history as we commemorate the Arab American heritage and identity, meet notable Arab Americans, and public officials.
On Sunday, April 26th, 5-6pm ET, join us for this special online event as we commemorate National Arab American Heritage Month (NAAHM ) from the nation’s capital. The admission to this event is at no cost; however any donations received will be directed to the United Way COVID-19 Community Response and Recovery Fund.
Each year during the month of April, the Arab America Foundation and organizations across the country formally recognize the contributions of Arab Americans. However, this April, we find ourselves amidst the Coronavirus crisis; therefore, during this event we will honor Arab Americans on the frontlines in the fields of public service, medicine, law enforcement, restaurants, and grocery businesses. (Please send us your recommendations of such individuals and organizations to info@arabamerica.com)
The Arab America Foundation has formed a national advisory committee of over seventy Arab Americans from over twenty-five states to coordinate NAAHM. The committee is currently identifying Arab Americans who are on the frontlines during the pandemic. In addition, they provide content, gather proclamations, and disseminate online educational and cultural materials.
Confirmed Guests to Date:
Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (MI-13)
Congressman Jamie Raskin (MD-8)
At this online event you will:
- Hear from Members of Congress and Arab American opinion leaders
- Meet Arab Americans who are on the frontlines of the Coronavirus pandemic
- Listen to live traditional Arab music reflecting the Arab culture
About the Arab America Foundation
Arab America Foundation is a 501c3 non-profit, non-sectarian, educational organization that promotes: the Arab American heritage in the U.S., educates Americans about the Arab American identity and culture, and connects Arab Americans on a professional and social level. The organization is sustained by Donors and through its Cousins membership initiative. To become a Donor or a Cousin, click here.
See the proclamations received from State Governors for National Arab American Heritage Month in April 2020:
Proclamations Received to Date
See video from last year’s event:
Arab America encourages members of the community, their friends, the media, educators, and public servants to join us online in our formal recognition of April as National Arab American Heritage Month on Sunday, April 26th.