Wednesday, April 26, 2023

Celebrating the Contributions of Arab Americans at Amazon Headquarters

There will be public officials, educators, and community leaders who will commemorate and pay tribute to the contributions of Arab Americans. The event will also include several cultural presentations.

• Doors open at 5:30 pm and the program begins at 6:15 pm.

• Notable guests, cultural presentations to be announced, and authentic Arab cuisine, and will be served.

• Free garage parking in the Amazon Headquarters building

• If you would like to give an opportunity for students to attend this event and preserve the Arab heritage, please make a donation to the Arab America Foundation to help defer costs.

• Please be advised, after Sunday, April 23rd, preference will be given to Cousins (paid members) for the purchase of any remaining tickets.

Each year since the creation of National Arab American Heritage Month (NAAHM), Arab America Foundation hosts a national event in Washington DC commemorating National Arab American Heritage Month (NAAHM).

Throughout the month of April, the Arab America Foundation formally recognizes the achievements of Arab Americans through the celebration of National Arab American Heritage Month. Across the country, cultural institutions, school districts, municipalities, state legislatures, public servants, and non-profit organizations issue proclamations and engage in special events that celebrate our community’s rich heritage and numerous contributions to society.

Arab America and the Arab America Foundation initiated the National Arab American Heritage Month initiative in 2017, with just a handful of states recognizing the initiative. Each year, our grass-roots network of over 250 Arab American volunteers in 28 states gathers hundreds of proclamations from their states, counties, municipalities, and local school districts.

The President of the United States recognized the month of April as National Arab American Heritage Month with a special commemorative letter to our organization. In 2022, Congress, the U.S. Department of State, and 45 state governors issued proclamations commemorating the initiative.

President Biden Recognizes National Arab American Heritage Month

See last year’s event:

Produced by the Arab America Foundation

In collaboration with the Arab American Institute