![The “Uplifting Identities and Sharing Our History” event took place at noon on Thursday, May 2, on the Santos Manuel Student Union North patio.](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/upload/image/2024/BANNER_AAHM-Closing-Event.jpg.webp?itok=F_C_ECI9)
Cal State San Bernardino recently concluded the monthlong celebrations of Arab American Heritage Month and Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Heritage Month with a special event, “Uplifting Identities and Sharing Our History,” which took place on Thursday, May 2.
![The film screening included a panel discussion with film director Tarek Albaba and Ahlam Mutaseb, professor of media studies, as well as co-producer and lead researcher for the film.](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/upload/image/2024/BANNER_36-seconds.jpg.webp?itok=ebX2A0yb)
The documentary, “36 Seconds: Portrait of a Hate Crime,” shines a light on the tragic 2015 murder of three young Muslim-Americans in Chapel Hill, N.C. Filmmaker Tarek Albaba and co-producer and lead researcher Ahlam Mutaseb discussed the importance of the film during a panel discussion after the screening.
![CSUSB has been celebrating the inaugural Arab American Heritage Month with events throughout April.](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/upload/image/2024/24_7091%20SA_Arab%20American%20Heritage%20Month%202024_1920x700%20HPB_vFINAL%20%281%29.png.webp?itok=f3DDMu-C)
CSUSB’s monthlong celebration of Arab American History Month will culminate with a special event, "Uplifting Identities and Sharing Our History," on Thursday, May 2, from noon to 2 p.m. on the Santos Manuel Student Union patio.
![Mahbuba Hammad, full-time lecturer in the Department of World Languages and Literatures, presented at the opening ceremony.](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/upload/image/2024/BANNER_AAHM-Opening-Ceremony.jpg.webp?itok=aCPsDvwg)
The opening ceremony, which took place on April 9, featured a self-guided tour of the Ancient Egyptian Exhibit at RAFFMA and a presentation about prominent Arab Americans and their contributions.