National Arab American Heritage Month Receives Over 50 Proclamations from Across the Nation
WASHINGTON DC–Yesterday, the Arab American community reached a milestone receiving the fiftieth proclamation commemorating National Arab American Heritage Month. Through Arab America’s grassroots effort of over seventy national advisory committee members from nineteen states, to date, have issued multiple proclamations.
“In my over thirty-five years of activism regarding Arab American issues, I can’t recall a period where our community has received this many accolades from state legislatures, counties, municipalities, and school districts,” said Dr. Amal David, director of operations and outreach at Arab America. She added, “it’s a testament to the contributions we have made to this great country and the fact that we are recognized at a time when our community is facing challenges of racism, bullying, and negative political rhetoric.”
Some notable proclamations have come from the California State Senate, the State of Illinois, State of Georgia, House and Senate, and the Governors of Colorado, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin, in addition to the many cities, counties, and school districts, recognizing National Arab American Heritage Month. Several more proclamations are expected throughout the month from additional states.
Proclamation issued by the Governor of PennsylvaniaTo See Proclamations Issued to Date Click Here.
During the month of April, Arab America formally recognizes the achievements of Arab Americans through the celebration of National Arab American Heritage Month (NAAHM). Across the country, cultural institutions, school districts, municipalities, state legislatures, public servants, and Arab Americans are engaged in special events that celebrate our community’s rich heritage and numerous contributions to society.
During a time of heightened hate crimes, bigotry, and misunderstanding towards the Arab American community, it is more imperative than ever to use education and information sharing to embrace our culture, dispel stereotypes, and empower the next generation of Arab American trailblazers.
Educator’s Curriculum Kit
The NAAHM Educator’s Curriculum Kit highlights the history of Arab migration to America, geographic understanding of the Arab world, Arab American diversity in faith and language, interesting customs and traditions, issues affecting our community, and our many achievements in business, politics, education, and more. You can request a curriculum kit to be sent to a school district or individual school by contacting Dr. Amal David.
Events and Resources
Arab America is committed to gathering and promoting the community’s events and stories through our website and social media platforms during the month of April. Every week, Arab America is featuring cultural events taking place throughout the US on our events page, and share compelling success stories of Arab Americans on our blog page. Additionally, Arab America has compiled a resource guide listing resources and content regarding the Arab and Arab American identity and culture.
Contribute by Sponsoring a School
Arab America is also asking donors to sponsor a school or school district to receive our Educational Curriculum Kit. With close to 14,000 school districts and over 100,000 schools, we need the resources to get to as many schools as possible. Sponsor your school of choice and we’ll send a kit on your behalf. Help us reach as many students as possible. You can sponsor a school here.
April 30th Event in Washington DC
As the leading provider of digital media to the Arab American community, Arab America will host a cross-cultural event, National Arab American Heritage Month Commemoration 2019 in Washington DC, on April 30th, featuring Arab American leaders, government officials, and talented national artists. If you are interested to attend the event Click Here.
Arab America encourages members of the community, their friends, the media, educators, and public servants to join us in our formal recognition of April as National Arab American Heritage Month.
About Arab America
Arab America is a digital platform founded with the purpose of reinforcing an accurate image of the Arab American community and the Arab World. Arab America’s mission is achieved by disseminating the latest news, up-to-date events, and cultural and educational resources. With close to four million Arab Americans in the US, Arab America serves as a “bridge” bringing together the diverse communities of Arab Americans.
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