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County recognizes Arab American Heritage Month; community leaders call for inclusion and solidarity
Summary
The Orange County Board of Supervisors on April 23 proclaimed April as Arab American Heritage Month. Local community leaders thanked the board for recognition, highlighted recent census and education milestones and one speaker linked the observance to calls for solidarity with Palestinians amid ongoing conflict.
The Orange County Board of Supervisors on April 23 adopted a proclamation recognizing April as Arab American Heritage Month and invited local Arab American leaders to accept the resolution.
Vice Chair Doug Chaffee (Fourth District) read the proclamation and introduced leaders from the Arab American Civic Council and other local organizations. "April is recognized as National Arab American Heritage Month and celebrates the significant contributions Arab Americans have made to the success of California and Orange County," Chaffee said as he invited community representatives forward.
Supervisor Vicente Sarmiento, who led…
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