Arab American National Museum:

The Arab American National Museum (AANM), located in Dearborn, MI, is the first and only museum of its kind in the United States devoted to recording the Arab American experience. It serves as a touchstone that connects communities to Arab American culture and experiences. Since opening in 2005, AANM’s goal has been to document, preserve and present the history, culture and contributions of Arab Americans. Our exhibitions cover the Arab world and the history of Arab Americans from the first immigrants who arrived in the late 19th century to today. We offer safe spaces for open dialogue and community gatherings and provide educational opportunities for children and students of all ages to expand their knowledge and appreciation of Arab American history and culture. We work with established and emerging artists of all artistic mediums to uplift their work and share it with our regional and national audiences. All of this is intended to build community through the arts by showcasing our nation’s cultural diversity in thoughtful and impacting ways. 

AANM has one of the most extensive archives of Arab American historical documents, oral histories and artifacts. We are the only museum in the country that actively collects Arab American art. The Annex @ AANM, a multi-purpose space and a symbol of the Museum’s growing engagement with the community, opened in 2015.

Website: https://arabamericanmuseum.org/about/

Search the Arab American National Museum's Russell J Ebeid Library and Resource Center

The Arab American National Museum has a searchable database that includes an Arab American Community Cookbook Collection, the Geoff Johns Arab American Graphic Novel Collection, and the Michael W. Suleiman Collection.

Website: Arab American National Museum Russell J. Ebeid Library & Resource Center

Arab American Institute:

To confront what was coined the “Politics of Exclusion” by our co-founders, the Arab American Institute Foundation was launched in 1995 by the Arab American Institute as the civic engagement arm of the Arab American community.  For over twenty years, AAIF has engaged with the 3.7 million Arab Americans living in all 50 states to encourage their full participation in local, state, and national governance. 

Website: https://www.aaiusa.org/

Arab American Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC):

ADC is a civil rights organization committed to defending the rights of people of Arab descent and promoting their rich cultural heritage.  ADC was founded by former U.S. Senator James Abourezk in 1980.  Today, ADC is the largest Arab American grassroots organization in the U.S.

ADC's objectives are:

• Defend and promote human rights, civil rights, and liberties of Arab Americans and other persons of Arab heritage.
• Combat stereotypes and discrimination against and affecting the Arab-American community in the United States.
• Serve as a public voice for the Arab American community in the United States on domestic and foreign policy issues.
• Educate the American public in order to promote greater understanding of Arab history and culture.
• Advance the cause for transnational social justice with communities of color and oppressed peoples domestically and internationally.

Website: https://adc.org/

Arab American Association of New York:

The mission of the Arab American Association of New York is to support and empower the Arab Immigrant and Arab American community by helping them adjust to their new home and become active members of society. Our aim is for families to achieve the ultimate goals of independence, productivity, and stability.

Website: https://www.arabamericanny.org/

Arab America Foundation:

The Arab America Foundation (AAF) is a non-profit (501c3) educational and cultural organization established in 2019. The mission of AAF is to promote the Arab heritage, educate Americans about the Arab identity, and to empower and connect Arab Americans with each other and with diverse organizations across the U.S.

One hundred years ago, the Arab American writer, poet, and philosopher, Kahlil Gibran, created an organization known as Al Rabitah–The Connection. The movement engaged writers, journalists, and artists to promote and preserve the Arab Heritage. Tragically, the Al Rabitah movement ceased shortly after Gibran’s death.  AAF, inspired by Gibran’s dream, seek to continue his work to promote the Arab heritage.

Website: https://arabamericafoundation.org/