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This actress's film creds include: Desperado, Puss in boots, The Faculty, Friday and many more!
Who is Salma Hayek - Hayek has spoken about her strong connection to both her Lebanese and Mexican heritage, and has even made a pilgrimage to her paternal grandfather's village in Baabdat with her father.
This language has been significantly influenced with 8% of words being of Arab origin.
What is Spanish?
Name 2 countries from the Arab World
Review Dana list! 22 countries comprise the Arab World- spanning from North Africa to West Asia
Which president recognized April as the National Arab American History Month?
Who is President Biden. Biden officially recognized April as National Arab American Heritage Month in 2021, building upon years of efforts by organizations like the Arab America Foundation. Fun Fact : April was chosen because April marks the beginning of the Spring season; symbolizing hope, growth, color, and new beginnings.
What month celebrates National Native American and Alaskan heritage?
What is November
This womens health advocate is a current "Today Show" Co-host, and previously hosted the nationally known news program " Dateline "
Who is Hoda Kotb - As a personality on the hugely popular morning program, she has helped the country stay informed by chatting with American leaders, artists, and new correspondents. She is also a breast cancer survivor and a vocal advocate for women’s health issues.
The Arab word for this fruit has found it's way into European languages and eventually into English
What is orange?
What are the 3 main pillars of Arab Heritage?
What are : Faith, Family, Community.
Which president named thanksgiving a national holiday in 1863
Who is Abraham Lincoln
What holiday used to be called “Armistice Day”?
What is Veterans Day
In 2016, the British Fashion Council named her International Model of the Year, and in 2018, Forbes listed her as one of the highest-paid models. She has a sister, Bella, and a brother, Anwar, who are also models.
Who is Gigi Hadid - As a proud Palestinian, Hadid has spoken out about Trump’s Muslim Ban and Israel’s 2014 assault on Gaza. She also made history in March of 2017 by becoming the first cover model on Vogue Arabia.
This mathematical innovation developed by Arab Scholars were passed to Europe and later the Americas
What is Algebra?
These are the 3 main religions that dominate the arab world
What is :Christianity, Islam, Judaism
The pilgrims celebrated the first Thanksgiving in what year?
What is 1621
What Indian Festival is celebrated during the month of October?
Diwali: Festival of lights
she is the first Palestinian American woman to serve in Congress and one of the first two Muslim women elected to Congress.
Who is Rashida Harbi Tlaib - On election night 2018, Democrat Rashida Tlaib won a historic race in Michigan's 13th Congressional District, making her the first female Muslim to be elected to the House of Representatives. She also earns the distinction of becoming the first Palestinian-American woman in Congress.
This popular game was introduced to Europe by the Arab world
What is chess?
Where is the largest concentration of Arab americans in the US?
Where is : Michigan. Fun fact : 208,566 represent 2.1% of the state's population.
How long was the first “thanksgiving feast”?
What is 3 days
What Month is the anniversary of Disability Awareness in the workplace?
What is October
What is the name of the animated Disney movie inspired by One Thousand and One Nights, featuring a street-smart hero and a magical genie?
What is Aladdin -
The concept of this number essential for mathematics was introduced by Arab scholars
What is 0?
List 2 US cities with large Arab American community presence.
What are: NY, Detroit, LA, Chicago, and Washington DC
What is the name of the Native American tribe that attended the first Thanksgiving?
Who are The Wampanoag
What is the act of using a person’s pre-transition name?
What is Dead Naming