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As we celebrate Arab American Heritage Month this April, try out this recipe using the Arabic spice blend “za’atar” and learn about its historical significance. Watch this short video on the geopolitics of harvesting za’atar, and write to the Editor of your local newspaper or contact your representative to speak up for Palestinians living under illegal occupation.

Today we’re celebrating Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with a delicious, sweet sticky rice recipe! We invite you to scroll through the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center’s "Care Package" and read/listen to/watch Asians, Indians, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders demonstrate their heritages and cultures and discuss their lived experiences.