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Orange County board recognizes Arab American Heritage Month as community leaders call for solidarity
Summary
Vice Chairman Doug Chaffee presented a resolution recognizing April as National Arab American Heritage Month; community leaders described local milestones such as Little Arabia signage and a new MENA census category and urged the county to pair celebration with advocacy for people overseas.
Vice Chairman Doug Chaffee opened the April 23 meeting of the Orange County Board of Supervisors by presenting a resolution recognizing April as National Arab American Heritage Month and inviting local Arab American leaders to the dais.
"Arab American heritage is a diverse...converging together to create a marvelous, rich heritage," Chaffee said, and he encouraged residents to visit Little Arabia in Anaheim to learn more about the community’s culture…
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