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The Arab American Historical Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to promote research, preservation and dissemination of Arab American history and culture, enhancing and building better understanding of Americans of Arab descent.
- Arab American Historian Magazine
A non-political online magazine chronicling historical information and current affairs of the Arab American community - Arab American Almanac series
The most comprehensive reference book on Arab Americans providing instant access to valuable data on history, Who’s Who, businesses and social/cultural organizations within the Arab American community, and Arab contributions to civilization. - National Conference
Facilitating national conferences and gala events highlighting preservation of Arab American history and educational initiatives. Establishing lectures, seminars and panel discussions regarding Arab American history and culture. - Documentary Series
Producing regional documentaries on Arab Americans in the arts, business, education, medicine, science and the Arab press in the U.S. - Arts-in-Education Programs
Developing arts-in-education programs that present Arab American performing artists and lecturers in a series of innovative and informative educational experiences with music, dance, poetry, theatrical arts, and film representing the traditional and contemporary Arab cultural expressions - Genealogy Services
Providing a natural progression from chronicling Arab American history to tracking familial genealogy by tracing ancestral Arab roots and documenting the contemporary lineage as Arab Americans.
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The Arab American Almanac, 6th edition, is a 608-page comprehensive reference book about Arab Americans. It is published by The News Circle Publishing House of Glendale, California, and sponsored by the Arab American Historical Foundation.
“The purpose of this reference book is to provide accurate and practical reference sources about Arab Americans, while acknowledging its heritage and perpetuating their culture, history and society,” announced Joseph R. Haiek, publisher. It is worth noting, that the word “Almanac” is an Arabic word, meaning weather or state of condition. The Almanac includes twelve chapters: Arab American history, Arab contributions to world civilization, the Kahlil Gibran literary group, organizations, religious institutions, the press, Who’s Who among Arab Americans, profiles of the Arab world and the U.S.A., Arab American achievements and contributions, Arabic language, bibliography, tables, addresses, websites and over 500 photos. It does not include advertising, and is available in hard or soft covers.
Consider donating (tax-deductible) copies of the
Almanac to major libraries and/or universities.
Order online (see order form, above)
Call (818) 507-0333
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ArabAmericanHistory@yahoo.com