IST 605: Civil Right Journeys

The Arab American National Museum has collected various resources including art, three-dimensional artifacts, books, documents, personal papers and photographs that were created by, owned, primarily used by or that illustrate the Arab American experience. This is a great resource for you to use in your project in taking a look at both the Arab American experience at large in America and the more personal ones too!

This overview of Arab American history here in the United States is provided by the US Department of State. It is a good reference to check out for "big picture" background information on the history and experiences of Arab Americans here in the United States.

Another overview of the history of Arab Americans here in the United States, this one from the Arab American National Museum. This one also includes a great video of a tour through the museum's collection to tell the story!

This resource from Facing History highlights the history of Arab people in the US, celebrate an array of Arab American changemakers, and share other useful resources for everyone in honor of Arab American Heritage Month. It also includes highlights of notable upstanders throughout US History!

An article from Al-Jazeera News that discusses an update for the 2030 US Census that will include (for the first time) the opportunity for people from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) to be truly counted in the Census. This inclusion has been advocated by the community for over ten years, and is a great example of the conitnued fight for acknowledgement.

Overview of the Supreme Court case around whether or not resident aliens who are threatened with deportation (due to their political beliefs) are protected under the First Amendment.

An ongoing Supreme Court case involving three Muslim Americans who may have been inappropriately questioned by border agents about their religious practices and beliefs, which are in violation of their First Amendment rights.