ARAB AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH

April is Arab American Heritage Month, which is particularly special in Toledo, where a vital Arab-American community has contributed to the city’s rich history for more than a century. “As far as we know the first Arab American that came to Toledo went by the name of Michael Nasser. Toledo is known for its vibrant Arab American community, but that did not happen overnight. Toledo is known for its vibrant Arab American community, but that did not happen overnight. At the University of Toledo, Arab American students said they are proud of their Arab heritage.

On Tuesday, April 12, Wayne County Commissioners declared April as Arab American Heritage Month in the county, unanimously approving a resolution sp

On Tuesday, April 12, Wayne County Commissioners declared April as Arab American Heritage Month in the county, unanimously approving a resolution sp

The Dearborn Historical Museum will be hosting a brand new exhibit to celebrate Arab American Heritage Month in April at the McFadden-Ross House.

A new study from the University of Michigan’s Rogel Cancer Center finds that Metro Detroit’s Middle Eastern and North African communities face fear, discrimination and other significant barriers that impact their health.

Judge Charlene Elder said there’s no magic formula for juggling a career and raising a family.

On Monday, U.S. Reps. Rashida Tlaib (D-Detroit) and Debbie Dingell (D-Dearborn), introduced a resolution honoring Arab American Heritage Month,

“It’s important for us to get our stories out there and to control our own narratives,” Krisht said. “And the more we have people doing that and sharing those stories, the better.”

The Arab American community is rich with diversity, entrepreneurship, culture, and art, especially our Arab American community right here in the D. A cultural cornerstone of this community is the Arab American National Museum in Dearborn. This museum is the country’s first and only museum dedicated to the Arab American experience. Tati Amare spoke to the museum’s director Diana Abouali to celebrate this month.

Wayne County Commissioners voted unanimously to approve a resolution recognizing April 2021 as Arab American Heritage Month.

Mayor John O'Reilly, with the support of the Dearborn City Council have declared April 2021 as Arab American Heritage Month.