April is Arab American Heritage Month. The celebration recognizes the diverse culture and invaluable contributions of Arab Americans in this country. While it has been unofficially recognized for many years, the breakthrough year was 2023 when President Biden issued an official proclamation stating,” NOW, THEREFORE, I, JOSEPH R. BIDEN JR., President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim April 2023 as Arab American Heritage Month. I call upon all Americans to learn more about the history, culture, and achievements of Arab Americans and to observe this month with appropriate programs and activities.” (Arab American Institute)
This month (really, any month), check out these great reads featuring Arab American authors and themes.
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