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After working as a law professor, Spencer Abraham served a term representing MI in the US Senate, at the time the only Lebanese American in the body, then went on to serve as US Secretary of Energy for 4 years starting in 2001. #ArabAmericanHeritageMonth https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spencer_Abraham

Spencer Abraham - Wikipedia

Journeys In Film 4d ago

🌍 Happy Arab American Heritage Month! As we honor the culture, heritage and history of the diverse peoples of the Arab world, we're highlighting Wadjda, the debut film from Saudi writer-director Haifaa al-Mansour!

This delightful narrative film about a young Saudi girl who desperately wants a bicycle was the first feature film shot entirely in Saudi Arabia and the first feature-length film made by a female Saudi director.

Our Wadjda Curriculum Guide for grades 6-12 features a lesson plan about director Haifaa al-Mansour and her pioneering film achievement! The curriculum guide also introduces students to Saudi Arabia and Islam, and provides a great starting point for discussing gender equality.

Learn where to watch this wonderful film and get free lesson plans! 👇

https://journeysinfilm.org/film/wadjda/?utm_source=Mastodon&utm_medium=Social+Media&utm_campaign=wadjda&utm_id=Arab+American+Heritage+Month&utm_content=link

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Presidencies of the US 5d ago

After a decade in private practice, Rosemary Barkett was appointed to state judicial offices in FL, rising to become the 1st woman & 1st Arab American to serve on the FL Supreme Court. She later served on the US Court of Appeals. #ArabAmericanHeritageMonth https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rosemary_Barkett

Rosemary Barkett - Wikipedia

Presidencies of the US 6d ago

After serving in both houses of the Oregon state legislature, Victor Atiyeh became the 1st person of Middle Eastern descent elected as a state governor when he won election in 1978, defeating the incumbent governor. #ArabAmericanHeritageMonth https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victor_Atiyeh

Victor Atiyeh - Wikipedia

Presidencies of the US 6d ago

After a distinguished career in academics and public office, Donna Shalala became the 1st Lebanese-American to serve in a Cabinet-level position when she became Secretary of Health and Human Services in 1993. #ArabAmericanHeritageMonth https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donna_Shalala