Mayor O'Reilly Proclaims April 2021 As Arab American Heritage Month

Press release from the City of Dearborn:

Mayor John B. O’Reilly, Jr., with the support of the City Council, has declared April 2021 as Arab American Heritage Month, promoting the many meaningful contributions that Arab Americans make to the community and country.

“Arab Americans are an important part of our family here in Dearborn,” said Mayor O’Reilly. “This month gives us all an opportunity to learn more about the significant accomplishments and successes of Arab Americans.”

For most of American history, Arab Americans have made a substantial positive impact on virtually every aspect of American society: in medicine, law, business, education, technology, government, military service, arts and culture and literature.

During April, events will be taking place in Dearborn to celebrate the diverse Arab American community.

The Dearborn Historical Museum will be opening an exhibition about the South End neighborhood on Monday, April 19. The exhibition will emphasize the history of that neighborhood, including all the groups that have called it their home over time.

In addition, the Arab American National Museum will be hosting a number of events, and will display weekly window installations viewable from the street by Yemeni American artist Yasmine Nasser Diaz throughout the month of April.

More information about their events can be located on their website at https://arabamericanmuseum.org.

Dearborn is certainly not alone in celebrating Arab American Heritage Month.

Across the nation, cultural institutions, school districts, municipalities, state legislatures, and public servants will be taking part in numerous events that acknowledge the rich heritage and culture of Arab Americans.

This annual celebration, spearheaded by the Arab America Foundation, is formally recognized around the country by state legislators, mayors, governors, and members of Congress, such as U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell. The Arab America

Foundation is a non-profit educational and cultural organization that promotes Arab heritage in the U.S., educates Americans about Arab heritage and identity, and connects and empowers Arab Americans.

For most of American history, Arab Americans have made a substantial positive impact on virtually every aspect of American society: in medicine, law, business, education, technology, government, military service, arts and culture and literature.

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This press release was produced by the City of Dearborn. The views expressed here are the author’s own.