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National Arab American Heritage Month Receives Over 50 Proclamations from Across the Nation

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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 … Continued

500 Strong Turn Out for Palestine Advocacy Day in Washington DC

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This year’s Palestine Advocacy Day & Training by the American Muslims for Palestine (AMP) doubled from last year, with over five hundred participants of all backgrounds and faiths representing thirty-two states, and meeting with the offices of one hundred and ninety-one Members of Congress. This year was unique following the historic election of the first two Muslim Congresswomen. … Continued

Arab Americans Recognize and Celebrate #National Arab American Heritage Month–April 2019

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (WASHINGTON, DC) April 3, 2019 – 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 will engage in special events that celebrate our community’s rich … Continued

Dearborn, Michigan Mayor O’Reilly Proclaims April Arab American Heritage Month

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Declaration celebrates contributions, rich culture; encourages people to learn more about heritage Mayor John B. O’Reilly Jr., with support from the City Council, has proclaimed April as Arab American Heritage Month in Dearborn, a declaration to promote the substantial contributions Arab Americans make to the community. Click Here to see Proclamation “We have so many cultures … Continued

Empowering Quotes by Notable Arab Women

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By: Shayma Amour/Arab America Contributing Writer The MENA region has been witnessing an array of instabilities, social disturbances, and serious economic challenges and has been going through many ups and downs for ages. While women and girls are facing many forms of discrimination against them in the Arab world such as gender inequality, many Arab … Continued

March 30th Commemorates Palestinian Struggle for their Land

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March 30 marks the 43rd anniversary of Yom Al-Ard, Land Day, in which Palestinians demonstrate their resistance to the Israeli occupation and land grabs. Land Day started in March of 1976 after Israel ordered the confiscation of 2,000 hectares of land owned by Palestinian citizens of Israel in the villages near Galilee. During the confiscation, 6 Palestinians … Continued

U.S. Congressional Representatives Expected to Attend National Arab American Heritage Month Commemoration in DC

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On Tuesday, April 30th, Arab America will present the National Arab American Heritage Month (NAAHM) Commemoration with a special celebration just steps from the U.S. Capitol in Washington DC, from 6:00-8:30 pm. The event promises to be an exposé of Arab cultural stations, authentic Arab cuisine (including, kibbe, grape leaves, tabouleh and hummus) a Falafel … Continued

After New Zealand Attack, Fear Again Echos in Arab American Community

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By: Heba Mohammad/Arab America Contributing Writer Fifty individuals were murdered in New Zealand last week in a premeditated attack on two mosques in Christchurch. These victims, of different backgrounds and with varying life experiences, were targeted by a white supremacist with a destructive agenda. This act of violence re-amplifies important conversations the global community, Muslim … Continued

Arab American Women Making an Impact: Nidhal Garmo

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By Ivey Noojin/Arab America Contributing Writer Nidhal Garmo regularly puts herself in danger in unstable regions in Iraq to provide medical relief for the people of her country. She is the president and chief executive officer of One World Medical Mission, which allows her to send medical supplies and other necessities to people in need. … Continued

Proclamations and Resolutions Issued in Commemoration of National Arab American Heritage Month-April 2019

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The following proclamations and resolutions have been issued in commemoration of National Arab American Heritage Month for April 2019. Proclamations and Resolutions to Date: 26 States/109 Proclamations and Resolutions   U.S. Congressional Record Statement   1. California Anaheim, California Anaheim School District, Anaheim, California Proclamation Fullerton, California Los Angeles, California Moorpark, California California Senate Resolution … Continued

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