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Proclamation 10539

Arab American Heritage Month, 2023

President Biden proclaimed April 2023 as Arab American Heritage Month, calling on Americans to learn about Arab American history and culture. The proclamation highlights Arab American contributions, acknowledges ongoing discrimination, and references prior Biden administration actions on equity and anti-discrimination.

Federal Register Open PDF 88 FR 20357

Impact dates

  1. Arab American Heritage Month observance begins

Key directives

  • Proclaim April 2023 as Arab American Heritage Month
  • Call upon all Americans to learn more about Arab American history, culture, and achievements
  • Call upon all Americans to observe this month with appropriate programs and activities

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation of April 2023 as Arab American Heritage Month

Near term (90d)

  • Month-long observance period with programs and activities

Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • Proclamation references ongoing prejudice and bigotry against Arab Americans as 'stain on our collective conscience'
  • Mentions of Islamophobia and antisemitism as intersecting concerns
  • Census data category exploration noted as ongoing, not completed
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