It's incredible to think, that in the Arab American National Museum a door is on public display. This door is a direct line from the "past and present", inviting people to discover one of America's first mosques.

The door also invites people to learn about the lives of early immigrant farmers to America and shares experiences which could easily sound like a story told by John Steinbeck.

https://youtu.be/BpeZAm7rKHY?si=ANND7j-hHGGihuQB

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In recent years, Muslims in America have been under constant scrutiny as a consequence of American foreign policy but what has rarely been discussed is America's history with Islam.

The history of Islam in the USA is often associated with figures like Elijah Muhammad, Malcolm X, Louis Farrakhan and Muhammad Ali, so it's good to see a different story being told.

https://youtu.be/vN8bg2UiiVg?si=2Bj0heLPYJUvwuQk

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From the 1800s, people of Arab descent have made Indianapolis their home and in the documentary 'Arab Indianapolis: A Hidden History', Edward Curtis reveals an old but new chapter in America's diverse history.

Discover the first Arabic-speaking neighborhood in the city as well as the founding of the first Arab American religious congregation, along with learning about the other Arab American contributions to public life.

https://youtu.be/5rUQyc3Kt_k?si=m9-eGeLEXTYITHby

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What's your heritage? Alfred Nakache was born in Constantine (French Algiers) in 1915 but the Nakache family arrived in French Algeria from Iraq in the late 19th century. His story is outlined in this video.

For his contributions to swimming, Alfred Nakache was posthumously inducted into the International Swimming Hall of Fame as a member of the Class of 2019 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

https://youtu.be/_p8QMe1LxKM?si=moJnHI4T4X6_f-B-

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"One community, many voices". This is a theme being explored this Arab American Heritage Month. But how do you hear the voices of ordinary people when the media says one thing and others claim to speak for you?

The Arab American National Museum is based in Dearborn, Michigan, and is the only museum dedicated to documenting and elevating the experiences of the Arab American community. Some stories need sharing ❤️

https://youtu.be/xVQ-pa72opE?si=Uxqt5aAM-HSuCPo-

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Learn how a man born into slavery became one of the most influential voices for democracy. Frederick Douglass' life and words have certainly left us with a powerful legacy.

https://youtu.be/NuQ7m5haBes?si=xd1o1BdIq8sLYBDJ

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As April marks Arab American Heritage Month, the Dearborn Historical Museum takes us back to 1990 and a documentary that was first aired on the WTVS Channel 56 of Detroit.

Following the half hour documentary is a discussion also from 1990, where people debate what it means to be Arab American. Many of the points raised back in 1990, are still debated today.

https://youtu.be/y0BjtrwDDPY?si=B9moFm3sEIRCFnsL

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Check out this incredible documentary on Harriet Tubman and get a fresh perspective on the life and work of the legendary American underground railroad conductor.

This documentary stands out more, in light of the recent United Nations resolution, which declared the transatlantic slave trade as "the gravest crime against humanity".

https://youtu.be/XcnBBAK-vjk?si=q4RkzB9AnuKbS4oR

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If you start your classical journey at the Manchester Arndale branch of Waterstones, they have a wonderful section just dedicated to books from ancient Greece. It's like a letter of love from history❤️

From ancient Greece to naming Mesopotamia, it's incredible to think that Greek influences on our daily lives include Democracy, The Olympics, running a Marathon and doctors taking the Hippocratic Oath.

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World Book Night is taking place on the 23rd April and all The Reading Agency are asking, is that people participate in a #readinghour from 7pm. For this, we may need to draw on the power of a short story.

But what short stories are best for an hour on the sofa with a good book? Personally, I'd go for either Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle or Close Range: Wyoming Stories by Annie Proulx. The floor is now open for ideas 🤔

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