Question

national arab american heritage month
the movement for recognition
national arab american heritage month is meant to celebrate arab american resilience and
diversity, as well as contributions to the culture of the united states.

• the push to establish an arab american heritage month began in 2017 when volunteers

from the arab america foundation (aaf) began seeking support across 26 states.

• in 2021, president joseph biden issued a commemorative letter congratulating the aaf

on their celebration of april as arab american heritage month.

• in 2022, congress, 45 governors, and the u.s state department (responsible for foreign

affairs) all issued proclamations recognizing april as arab american heritage month

• in 2024, president biden formally recognized arab american heritage month, issuing his

own proclamation.
how did the movement to recognize arab american
heritage month begin?
it was started by volunteers across various states.
it was introduced in congress by a muslim representative.
it was put forth by joe bidens presidential administration.

Explanation:

The text states that the push to establish Arab American Heritage Month began in 2017 when volunteers from the Arab America Foundation (AAF) started seeking support across 26 states. This directly answers how the movement began.

Answer:

It was started by volunteers across various states.