Dr. James Zogby, Co-Founder and President of the Arab American Institute, joins host Tetiana Anderson for a rich exploration into the history of Arab Americans — and the issues and achievements central to Arab American communities in the United States today. Americans of Arab descent trace their roots back to 22 countries in Western Asia and Northern Africa.
Did you know April is recognized as National Arab American Heritage Month? Dr. Stephen McGrath, Professor Emeritus of History at CCSU, will educate us on the rich heritage of Arab Americans, including their history of immigration and integration into American life. He will also discuss how this group, which had been given scant attention historically, became the object of discrimination in the aftermath of 9/11.
Being Arab in America
Julia Shearson is the executive director of the Cleveland chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, and a Muslim convert. She explains the discrimination she and other Muslims, especially Arab Americans, face in America. Mohammad discusses the political alienation of Arab Americans and Muslims. Distributed by PBS Distribution.
The Arabs: Who They Are, Who They Are Not
In this program, Bill Moyers and several prominent experts of Arab descent explore how the image of Arabs as religious fanatics was formed. Edward Said, professor of English at Columbia University, discusses the richness, diversity, and distinguished history of the Arab culture. Former United States Senator James Abourezk, and Jack Shaheen, author of The TV Arab, discuss the dehumanization of Arabs in the American media. Part of the series The Arab World. (27 minutes)
Inside Islam: What a Billion Muslims Really Think
The film explores the world's first major opinion poll, conducted by the Gallup organization. It asked Muslims from Indonesia to South Asia, to the Middle East, as well as minority communities in the US and Europe, what they thought about issues such as Gender Equality, Terrorism, and Democracy. It presented by Islamic scholars and the Gallup members themselves who give context and try to provide explanations for the results. 55 min. 2009.
About a half-million Arab-Americans live in Michigan. The majority live in southeastern Michigan, which is home to one of the largest and most diverse communities in the United States. Apr 6, 2018
This video offers a look inside the beliefs and attitudes of Muslims in America; it features data from Pew Research Center’s 2017 survey, as well as the personal stories of Muslims from across the United States. For more information, read the survey report: - PEW Research Center - April 2018