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Orange County observes Black April Memorial Month, Arab/MENA Heritage Month and National Public Health Week
Summary
Supervisors presented proclamations and remarks recognizing Black April Memorial Month, National Arab, Middle Eastern and North African Heritage Month and National Public Health Week; board members highlighted Little Saigon, Little Arabia and county public‑health programs including a new lab and local toxic‑free initiatives.
The Orange County Board of Supervisors opened the meeting with three ceremonial presentations on April 8 recognizing Black April Memorial Month, National Arab, Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) Heritage Month, and National Public Health Week.
Supervisor Janet Nguyen, First District, spoke about Black April and the fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975, framing the month as a time to remember refugees and veterans and to honor sacrifices. Nguyen recounted her family’s refugee journey and said the commemoration “ensures that future generations understand” the event’s significance. Several veterans and community leaders were invited to the dais during the presentation.
Supervisor Vicente Sarmiento, Second District, and others noted Little Saigon’s role in Orange County, with attendees stating the Vietnamese‑American population in the county is…
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