April

Arab American Heritage Month Lesson

National Arab American Heritage Month (NAAHM) is a time for celebrating the history, contributions, and culture of the diverse population of Arab Americans. The United States is home to more than 3.5 million Arab Americans representing a diverse array of cultures and traditions. Like their fellow citizens, Americans of Arab heritage are very much a part of the fabric of this nation. Arab Americans trace their origins to 22 Arabic-speaking countries in the Middle East and North Africa. Arabs began immigrating to the US in the late 1800s fleeing war, persecution, and economic hardships. California, New York, Michigan, and Illinois have the largest populations of Arab American residents in the country.

Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day - April 24th  Lesson

Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day is a public holiday in Armenia and the Republic of Artsakh and is observed by the Armenian diaspora on 24 April. It is held annually to commemorate the victims of the Armenian genocide of 1915. More than one million Armenians were killed—roughly 70 percent of the total Armenian population in the Ottoman Empire. Only recently did the United States formally recognize the events as genocide after pressure from the Armenian Diaspora and advocacy groups. Today, we do our part in remembering the lives lost during the Armenian Genocide.