In 2021, President Biden formally recognized April as Arab Heritage month. Arab Americans trace their roots to Northern Africa and the Middle East.
I recently posted a freebie for Arab Heritage Month and some of you have requested a list of important people for students to research. So, here's my list!
But, first, if you haven't had a chance to grab the freebie, you'll find it here.
Athletes:
Doug Flutie
Steve Kerr
Justin Abdelkader
Sam Khalifa
Sarah Attar
Toni Breidinger
Politicians:
Dina Habib Powell
Rashida Tlaib
Khader El-Yateem
Donna Shalala
Darrell Issa
Television, Movies, Music, Celebrities, Artists:
Paula Abdul
Salma Hayek
Hoda Kotb
Maysoon Zayid
Fredric Fekkai
Gigi Hadid
Tony Shalhoub
Steve Jobs
Casey Kasem
Danny and Marlo Thomas
Jerry Seinfeld
Historical Figures:
Colonel James Jabara
Linda Sarsour
Candy Lightner
Scientists:
Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha
Dr. Farouk el-Baz
Christa McAuliffe
Dr. Michael DeBakey
Elias J. Corey
Ahmed Zewail
Writers/Poets:
Fady Joudah
Laila Lalami
Gibran Khalil Gibran
Naomi Shihab Nye
Mona Simpson
I hope you find this list helpful!
