Ensure the Legacy Dinner & Awards Banquet

NORTHBANK CENTER, DOWNTOWN FLINT
11.3.2021

This was the 24th annual event hosted by the Arab American Heritage Council, celebrating the Arab community’s achievements, awarding scholarships to young Arab Americans, and gathering in unity. The AAHC provides arts and culture programs, educational workshops, immigration and translation services and encourages Arab American civic participation and engagement. Honorees included Community Contributor of the Year: Flint Nurses; Physician of the Year: Dr. Jamal Farhan and Arab American of the Year: St. George Ladies Auxiliary.

Photography by Lucine Jarrah

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