5 Ways to Celebrate and Commemorate Arab American Heritage Month 74 Shares
There are nearly 3.5 million Arab Americans in the United States, according to the Arab American Institute. And while it s important to respect and recognize Arab American culture all year long, April marks Arab American Heritage Month. In 2019, two members of Congress pushed for the month to be recognized on a national scale. Establishing Arab American Heritage Month was critical in combatting post-9/11 anti-Arab sentiments, and while Arab Americans still face prejudice regularly, acknowledging their fight for recognition and equality and becoming better allies is something we can all contribute toward. We ve come up with a few ways to celebrate Arab American Heritage Month. Check out our list below: