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Cross-Cultural Competence Guide: April

Resources to help our campus community communicate, interact with, and understand people from different cultures.

April Highlights

Arab American Heritage Month

A woman wearing a hijab lifts a baby

An estimated 3 million Americans have Arab heritage, with background from more than 20 countries in the Arab League. Many Arab Americans are native U.S.-born citizens, and their service in the United States military dates back to the Revolutionary War. 

Arab American Heritage Month was first established at the federal level by presidential proclamations in 2023 and 2024.

 

Scottish American Heritage Month

the MacGill family tartanOf the 45 men elected to the U.S. presidency, 30 or more have Scottish or Scotch-Irish background, including current president Donald Trump. Each Scottish clan has a unique tartan pattern to distinguish them from other clans. 

President George W. Bush first recognized Tartan Day and Scottish American heritage in 2008.

 

Earth Day All Month

HCC Environmental Club logoCelebrate Earth Day all month long with the Environmental Club! Learn more about composting, make a reusable bag, or help plant native flowers on campus. See the Earth Day guide for more information.
 

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