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Fullerton proclaims April Arab American Heritage Month

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This past Tuesday, April 2nd, the Fullerton City Council issued a proclamation recognizing April as Arab American Heritage Month for the first time in the city’s history. Mayor Jesus Silva and newly-elected Arab American Councilman Ahmad Zahra presented the proclamation to AACC Executive Director Rashad Al-Dabbagh on behalf of the Arab American community. In addition, Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva’s office representatives were present to provide a certificate of recognition …

Diana Alsindy to receive Emerging Leaders Award at Arab American Heritage Gala

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The Arab American Civic Council is proud to announce that it will honor Iraqi Engineer Diana Alsindy during its 4th annual Arab American Heritage Gala – Building and Transforming Collective Power, which will be held on Saturday, April 20th  at the Great Wolf Lodge located at 12681 Harbor Boulevard, Garden Grove, CA 92840. Click here to purchase your ticket Diana Alsindy …

CA Senate proclaims April 2019 Arab American Heritage Month

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The Arab American Civic Council applauds the California State Senate for adopting Concurrent Resolution (SCR) 22 on Thursday, March 21, 2019, authored by State Senator Ling Ling Chang (R-Diamond Bar) with unanimous support. SCR 22 commemorates the month of April 2019 as “Arab American Heritage Month” in California and recognizes the important contributions of Arab Americans to our state. During …

Rima Nashashibi to receive the Joseph R. Haiek Lifetime Achievement Award at Arab American Heritage Gala

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The Arab American Civic Council is proud to announce it will honor longtime Arab American community leader Rima Nashashibi during its 4th annual Arab American Heritage Gala on Saturday, April 20, 2019 at the Great Wolf Lodge in Garden Grove. She will receive the Joseph R. Haiek Lifetime Achievement Award.  Click here to purchase your ticket to the 4th annual Arab American Heritage …