Governor Stein Proclaims National Arab American Heritage Month

National Arab American Heritage Month

2026

By The Governor Of The State Of North Carolina

A Proclamation

Whereas, for more than a century, Arab Americans have been making valuable contributions to virtually every aspect of American society, including business, culture, education, government, law, medicine, military service, and technology; and

Whereas, since immigrating to the United States, people of Arab ancestry have shared their culture and traditions, resilient family values, strong work ethic, dedication to education, commitment to public service, and diversity in faith and creed with neighbors and friends, enriching our society and strengthening our democracy; and 

Whereas, Arab Americans have also enriched our society by sharing the entrepreneurial American spirit in promoting a free and prosperous nation; and

Whereas, the history of Arab Americans in the United States remains neglected, undervalued, or misunderstood; and

Whereas, Arab American issues, such as civil rights abuses, harmful stereotyping, and bullying of Arab Americans, must be combated through thoughtful education, awareness, and accountability; and 

Whereas, Arab Americans join all Americans in the desire to see a peaceful and diverse society, where every individual is treated equally and with dignity and feels safe; and

Whereas, the State of North Carolina is honored to count Arab Americans among our population and is proud to recognize the incredible contributions and heritage of Arab Americans in our state;

Now, Therefore, I, Josh Stein, Governor of the State of North Carolina, do hereby proclaim April 2026 as “National Arab American Heritage Month” in North Carolina and commend its observance to all residents.

In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Great Seal of the State of North Carolina at the Capitol in Raleigh this seventeenth day of March in the year of our Lord two thousand and twenty-sixth and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and fiftieth.