# Designation of April 1 through April 30 as Arab American Heritage Month in Chicago.

- Record number: **R2026-0024853**
- Type: Resolution; category: Commendations & Declarations
- Status: Final
- Sponsor: Johnson, Brandon
- Committee: City Council
- Submitted Date: Apr 14, 2026
- Introduction Date: Apr 15, 2026
- Final Action Date: Apr 15, 2026
- Official record: [Office of the City Clerk](https://chicityclerkelms.chicago.gov/Matter/?matterId=55075511-2538-F111-88B3-001DD8065E1D)

## Impact report

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The City Council would reaffirm April 1 through April 30 as Arab American Heritage Month in Chicago and encourage all residents to recognize the contributions of Arab Americans.

**Who it affects**

- **Arab American residents**: Their history, culture, and contributions to the city would be formally recognized each April.
- **Arab-owned businesses**: The resolution recognizes their role in the economic life of neighborhoods across the city.
- **Arab American organizations**: The resolution recognizes their advocacy, education, and social services work.
- **Cultural and religious institutions that preserve Arab heritage**: The resolution recognizes their role in preserving and celebrating Arab heritage and identity.
- **All Chicagoans**: They are encouraged to recognize and celebrate Arab American contributions during April.

**What changes**

- April 1 through April 30 is reaffirmed as Arab American Heritage Month in Chicago.
- Residents are encouraged to recognize and celebrate the contributions of Arab Americans.
- The month is described as a time to address issues facing the Arab American community, including stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination.

**Where**: Chicago Lawn; Gage Park

**When**: Adopted April 15, 2026; the designation covers April 1 through April 30.

## Lobbying and money

> Computed links; money near a vote is not evidence that it influenced the vote.

**Who lobbied on it**

- Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation Of Metropolitan Chicago: JEWISH AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH RECOGNITION (2 filings, Apr 1, 2026 to Jun 30, 2026; Jane Charney; matched by semantic embedding)
- Jewish Federation Of Metropolitan Chicago: ENCOURAGE ALDERMAN TO RECOGNIZE MAY AS JEWISH AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH (1 filing, Apr 1, 2026 to Jun 30, 2026; Natalie Glick; matched by semantic embedding)

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