Who Are Arab Americans?

Learn about the shared heritage of Arab Americans and their journeys to the United States.
 
 
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Popular Perceptions

Read several opinion polls and remarks by media pundits about Arabs and Arab Americans.
 
Read more about these perceptions

Why The Stereotypes?

Follow the progression of Arab and Arab American stereotypes through real-world examples.
 
Learn to recognize the stereotypes

Welcoming Remarks

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A is for Arab Exhibit Coming Soon!
Dr. Jack G. Shaheen has dedicated his career to identifying and contesting damaging stereotypes of Arabs and Muslims in American media. He has connected their development to the portrayals of other...
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Tales from an Arab Mormon
By Janice Freij, Curator of Education at the AANM When I tell people I'm Arab American, I get various reactions. "Oh...uh...Interesting," as they slowly back away. "You're Arab? But where's...
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