Rashad Al-Dabbagh

Founder and executive director, Arab American Civic Council

Founder and executive director of the Arab American Civic Council

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After years of advocacy by community members and business owners, the Anaheim City Council will consider officially designating Little Arabia.

More than a name: Anaheim’s ‘Little Arabia’ could be officially recognized

After years of advocacy by community members and business owners, the Anaheim City Council will consider officially designating Little Arabia.

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