Arab American Heritage Month, 2023

In simple terms

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

Record & deadlines

Mar 31, 2023Signed
Signed by the President
Apr 5, 2023FR published
Published in the Federal Register · 88 FR 20357
Federal Register PDF
Apr 1, 2023
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

What to expect

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