Celebrating Arab American Heritage Month

Melissa Dixon

April is Arab American Heritage Month – a time to honor the rich history, culture, and contributions of Arab Americans. It’s also a time to recognize the struggles they have faced, from immigration barriers to racial profiling, and their ongoing struggles for human rights.

In the puzzle below, uncover the names and movements that highlight Arab American contributions to anti-racism and advocacy.

Note: In multiple-word answers, there are no spaces in between the words. Example: EDWARDSAID

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2 Media network that has challenged mainstream Western narratives on Arab and Muslim communities.
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  • 2 Media network that has challenged mainstream Western narratives on Arab and Muslim communities.
  • 3 Many Arab Americans come from families who fled war, advocating for fair asylum and immigration policies.
  • 4 Palestinian-American activist known for racial justice work and co-leading the 2017 and 2019 Women’s March.
  • 5 Founder of the Arab American National Museum, ensuring Arab American history is preserved and celebrated.
  • 7 Controversial law that led to the surveillance and racial profiling of Arab and Muslim Americans.
  • 8 Palestinian-American literary critic, political activist and scholar who exposed Western media’s racist portrayals of Arabs and Muslims.
  • 1 Lebanese-American writer, poet, artist, and philosopher who played a key role in introducing Western audiences to Middle Eastern literature and philosophy.
  • 3 First Palestinian American woman to serve in Congress and one of the first two Muslim women elected to Congress.
  • 6 The Arabic word for diaspora, representing Arab American resilience.

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