April is Nationwide Arab American Heritage Month within the U.S. This month invitations us to be taught extra concerning the histories, experiences, and contributions of individuals in the USA who’re of Center Jap, Southwest Asian, and North African descent. It additionally calls us to deal with the injustices that individuals who determine as Arab have endured and to advertise justice, fairness, and well-being with and for Arab communities within the U.S. and past.
To assist Christian communities elevate up Arab American voices and tales throughout April and all year long, we at Constructing Religion have assembled a listing of assets. This checklist contains new and up to date books and studying lists, articles, useful resource hubs, podcasts, movies, and digital displays. We hope that this checklist provides church buildings a place to begin for gaining larger understanding of Arab American histories and cultures and for partaking in justice efforts with Arab American communities.
Books
Books for Adults
Studying Lists for Kids, Youth, & Adults
Articles
Useful resource Hubs
Podcasts
- “The afikra Podcast, hosted by Mikey Muhanna” – A podcast that explores a variety of matters with students, artists, and different friends with a purpose to encourage curiosity and deepen understanding of Arab histories and cultures; episodes are about 1 hour lengthy, with new episodes launched weekly
- “Arab Speak with Jess and Jamal,” hosted by Jamal Dajani and Jess Ghannam – A podcast that gives Arab views in discussing information concerning the Arab world; episodes are 50 – 60 minutes lengthy, with new episodes launched weekly
- “The Queer Arabs,” hosted by Alia, Ellie, Ahmed, Nadia, and Adam – A podcast that options conversations about Center Jap/Southwest Asian and North African in addition to LGBTQ identities; episodes are 45 – 60 minutes lengthy, with new episodes launched about month-to-month and out there in English and in Arabic
- “Seen Jeem,” hosted by Ghassan Abou-Zeineddine, Sally Howell, Matthew Jaber Stiffler, and Pauline Homsi Vinson – A podcast produced by the Middle for Arab American Research and the Arab American Nationwide Museum that showcases Arab American in addition to Center Jap and North African diaspora writers; episodes are about 35 – 45 minutes lengthy, with new episodes launched weekly throughout their podcast season
Movies
Digital Reveals
- Arab American Nationwide Museum – Digital assets out there on the museum’s web site embody supplies from their core galleries, a playlist of movies for the museum’s digital scrapbook venture in 2019, and a free downloadable e book on the historical past of Arab American immigration
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