Arab American National Museum

May 7, 2012

Even today, hundreds, if not thousands, of English words that we use in our daily conversations have Arabic roots including terms like “sugar”, “algebra”, “alcohol”, “safari”, and many more.

From “Arab and Muslim Contributions and Backlash” by Tareq Ramadan on the Reclaiming Identity: Dismantling Arab Stereotypes blog.

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May 2, 2012

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AANM Podcast, Episode 3a: Interview with Nura Suleiman

Continuing with our podcast series about service, in conjuction with our Patriots & Peacemakers exhibit, Candice interviews Nura Suleiman, Palestinian American and Peace Corps volunteer. Nura volunteered in Cameroon, Africa and she talks about her experience there and what that service meant to her.

Download the podcasts for free on iTunesU

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April 30, 2012

Ambassador Edward Gabriel standing in front of his picture, featured in the Diplomatic Service section of the Patriots & Peacemakers: Arab Americans in Service to Our Country exhibit.

Ambassadors Selwa Roosevelt and Edward Gabriel visited the Arab American National Museum on April 29, 2012. Both Ambassadors were in town to receive the Arab American of the Year Award at the 41st ACCESS Anniversary Dinner.

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