Arab American National Museum in Dearborn, MI
The Arab American National Museum (AANM) is the first and only museum in the United States devoted to Arab American history and culture.
The mission of the Arab American National Museum is to document, preserve and present the history, culture and contributions of Arab Americans.
For more information, visit arabamericanmuseum.org
Uniquely Detroit: Arab American National Museum in Dearborn
Uniquely Detroit: Arab American National Museum in Dearborn
Digging Detroit - Episode 18: Dearborn's Arab American National Museum
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Some Arab Americans in metro Detroit trace their family back five generations, to the 1880s--while some have only just arrived. To honor metro-Detroit's extensive role in offering haven and opportunity to one of the most influential waves of immigrants to the United States, Dearborn was selected as the site for the ten-year old Arab American National Museum.
Host Pete Kalinski visits with Dr. Matthew Stiffler who shares the background of the museum and takes us on a tour through Hollywood, NASA, pro sports--and the heart of the culture, the kitchen! Dr. Stiffler helps bust a few myths--most notably that there are Arab Christians, Jews and Muslims, and that the museum is a home for all nationalities who have pursued the American dream.
Credits:
Host: Pete Kalinski
Guest: Matthew Stiffler, Ph.D.
Director/Camera/Editor: Kevin Walsh
On-Site Sound: Thomas J. Reed, Jr.
Images Courtesy of: Benson Ford Research Center, Wikimedia Commons and the Arab American National Museum
Dearborn Michigan Arab American National Museum
2016
Modern museum showcases Arab-American history & cultural exhibits amid a central atrium & courtyard.
Address: 13624 Michigan Ave, Dearborn, MI 48126
#MuseumDanceOff - Arab American National Museum
Dancing in the Streets, Dabke Style! Featuring the multi-talented staff of the Arab American National Museum in Dearborn, Mich.
LeaderStories: Devon Akmon, Arab American National Museum
The Arab American Museum in Dearborn, Michigan, is the only museum in the U.S. dedicated to preserving and telling the Arab American story. Spend a moment with Devon Akmon, the museum's director, as he and his team prepare for the first-ever American exhibit of contemporary Saudi art. Get a glimpse into his journey as a nonprofit leader – and why he believes art is a powerful way to drive dialogue and connect us all. Visit LeaderStories.org for more profiles!
Arab American Road Movie Part 1
A short film about Arab Americans
Arab American National Museum
The Arab American National Museum is located in Detroit, MI. It is currently, to our knowledge, the only museum in the entire world devoted specifically to sharing Arab American history. You may be surprised to learn of the struggles and triumphs of these individuals who played a huge role in the creation of the United States.
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Arab American Museum of Dearborn | Under the Radar | Pure Michigan
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The first and only museum of its kind, this Dearborn must-see tells the story of Arab Americans and also celebrates the diversity of our country. Eye-opening, interactive exhibits can be found around every corner; leading to a day you won't soon forget.
Arab American museum visit FAMD 07.13.17
Devon Akmon -- Deputy Director, Arab American National Museum
Air Date: 1/21/14, Original Air Date: 7/2/13. DJ Oliver visits talks with Devon Akmon, Deputy Director of the Arab American National Museum about featured exhibits at the museum, local artists, and Arab culture in the United States. Detroit Performs 103/Segment 5.
Blind Scotty Dances @ The Arab American National Museum
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The Freedom House Benefit Concert
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Established in 2005 as an environment dedicated to the promotion and preservation of modern Arab culture, the Arab American National Museum (AANM) represents the pinnacle of historical scholarship that defines Arabism and the modern American experience.
It is the only national source that documents, preserves and presents the historical and cultural contributions of renowned Arabs, thus promoting its commitment to dispelling misconceptions common in the American society about the Arabs.
Arab American National Museum
...Cultural Craft Sessions, learning about poetry.
Imad Charara, Arab American Immigration Story - Digital Scrapbook
The story of Arab American businessman Imad Charara's immigration from Lebanon to Venezuela to the United States.
Created by Ahmad Charara in the Community History Studio at the Arab American National Museum (Dearborn, Mich.).
Epicenter X: Spotlight on Ahmad Angawi
Ahmad Angawi, being of Meccan roots, is inspired by the colorful diversity of the culture of Hejaz. His works revolve around the human condition while also paying homage to both culture and the environment. His approach is inspired mainly by Islamic principles rather than the Islamic aesthetic. Influenced by his Father, Architect Dr. Sami Angawi, he has adopted the concept of “Al Mizan in design”, which is the belief in the fundamental principle of balance, as a state of mind, as well as the belief in its application in the field of design.
Epicenter X: Saudi Contemporary Art in Dearborn, MI represents the first exhibition of its kind from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to appear in Michigan.
Epicenter X explores contemporary Saudi culture by promoting meaningful dialogue between Saudi artists and U.S. audiences. Furthermore, the exhibition sheds light on the vast diversity of contemporary artistic practice in Saudi Arabia. Cutting through the political discourse of media outlets and government officials, the artworks featured in this exhibition open doors to the lives of the Saudi people. In doing so, this presentation will challenge common views and stereotypes of Arab culture by lending voice to artists exploring poignant ideas centered on urbanization, globalization, religion and the impact of American popular culture in Saudi society.
Epicenter X is created in partnership with Ithra and Culturunners.
Video produced by Ithra.
Forum on Community, Culture & Race at Concert of Colors (Part 1 of 2)
17:50 - Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha keynote address
38:51 - Walter T. Lacy III performs
43:25 - Panel discussion with Charles Ezra Ferrell (moderator), Ani Cordero, Sacramento Knoxx, Ananya Chatterjea and DeJuan Bland
Artists, activists and advocates explore issues surrounding vulnerable communities. Through performance and dialogue, the Forum grapples with the role of art as a tool for advocacy and community building. Keynote speaker: Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha.
Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha is a first-generation Iraqi American pediatrician and public health advocate. She is widely recognized as the whistle-blower who forced the state of Michigan to acknowledge toxic levels of lead in Flint’s water supply, and has been a prominent voice of the children of Flint throughout the crisis. She has appeared on CNN, MSNBC, BBC and countless other media outlets championing the cause of public health and encouraging others to join her in providing assistance to Flint’s residents. Her new book What the Eyes Don’t See: A Story of Crisis, Resistance, and Hope in an American City is a riveting, beautifully rendered account of a shameful disaster that became a tale of hope, the story of a city on the ropes that came together to fight for justice, self-determination, and the right to build a better world for their—and all of our—children.
Sacramento Knoxx (panelist + performer) is a hardworking interdisciplinary artist with strong Detroit roots who has built community concerts and workshops that engaged many audiences in public spaces all around the city. Knoxx travels nationally and internationally sharing interactive music performances, blending captured moments in life & creative imagery through large projection motion graphics.
Charles Ezra Ferrell (moderator) is vice president of public programs at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History in Detroit, where he served as a consultant and founder of the acclaimed Liberation Film Series (2012-15) and director of public programs (2015-16).
Ananya Chatterjea (panelist + performer) is artistic director of Ananya Dance Theatre and makes People Powered Dances of Transformation, intersecting women artists of color and social justice choreography. Chatterjea is professor of dance at the University of Minnesota, where she teaches courses in dance studies and technique. She is currently writing her second book exploring the politics of “contemporary dance” from the perspective of artists from global communities of color.
Ani Cordero (panelist + performer) is a musician and music researcher. Her critically-acclaimed 2014 album Recordar received accolades from NPR’s All Things Considered, Alt-Latino, Soundcheck, Billboard, USA Today, PRI’s The World and more. Her latest album, Querido Mundo (Dear World) is Cordero’s love letter to a complicated world that addresses the themes of immigration, Black Lives Matter, Feminism and government corruption.
DeJuan Bland (panelist) is community organizer for MOSES in Detroit, a faith-based organizing coalition. He also is a minister, musician, poet and hip-hop artist. His work centers around youth organizing and bridging the inter-generational divide.
Walter T. Lacy III (performer) AKA “The Soul” & “Soul Emcee Detroit,” is a poet, spoken word artist, emcee and workshop facilitator from Detroit. Influenced by artists such as Nas, The Roots, and Rakim, and poets Amir Sulaiman & Sunni Patterson, Lacy’s content addresses the socio-political and spiritual warfare that typifies Black life in America. Through the art of language, he confronts his own battles while delivering honest social commentary.
The Forum is part of the 26th Concert of Colors, metro Detroit's FREE music and diversity festival presented by the Arab American National Museum.
#ConcertofColors26
Thursday, July 12, 2018
The Annex @ Arab American National Museum
13624 Michigan Ave., Dearborn
Familiar and Exotic: The Long History of Arab Restaurants in the United States
Beginning with the earliest Arab immigrants to the U.S. in the 1880s, restaurants have been a staple of Arab immigrant communities. Originally meant to serve the Arab American population, the restaurants quickly became favorite spots for adventurous eaters. As Arab restaurants began serving more and more non-Arab diners, they transitioned from holes-in-the-wall to elaborately decorated and exotically named dining experiences. Today, there is likely to be at least one Arab restaurant in every small and large city in the U.S., despite the relatively small population of Arab Americans nationally. Matthew Jaber Stiffler, PhD, Research and Content Manager, and Ryah Aqel, Curator of Education & Public Programs, both of the Arab American National Museum, will trace the development of the Arab restaurant over the last 125+ years, with a focus on New York City and metro Detroit.
Ryah Aqel serves as the Curator of Education & Public Programming. She received her B.A. in Political Science & Arab, Armenian, Persian, Turkish and Islamic Studies from the University of Michigan – Ann Arbor. Her M.A. in Near East Studies was received from New York University. Ryah organizes and implements statewide educational activities, as well as developing programs that educate the public on Arab Americans and the Arab world.
Matthew Jaber Stiffler is the Research and Content Manager at the Arab American National Museum in Dearborn, MI, where he works with museum staff to accurately represent the diverse Arab American community through the museum’s collections, exhibits, and educational programming. Matthew has also helped to develop the museum’s food-based programming, particularly the Yalla Eat! Culinary Walking Tours. Matthew also leads a national research initiative through ACCESS, the largest Arab American non-profit in the country, in an effort to secure better data about the Arab American community. Matthew received his Ph.D. in American Culture from the University of Michigan in 2010, where he serves as a lecturer in Arab and Muslim American Studies. Matthew’s research focuses on the confluence between religious and cultural identities of Arab Americans, particularly through community memory, celebrations, and foodways. He is currently a board member and treasurer of the Arab American Studies Association.
This event is in partnership with the Culinary Historians of Ann Arbor (CHAA), an organization of scholars, cooks, food writers, nutritionists, collectors, students, and others interested in the study of culinary history and gastronomy. Their mission is to promote the study of culinary history through regular programs open to members and guests, through the quarterly newsletter Repast, and through exchanges of information with other such organizations.
Epicenter X: Saudi Contemporary Art in Dearborn, MI
Epicenter X: Saudi Contemporary Art in Dearborn, MI represents the first exhibition of its kind from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to appear in Michigan.
Epicenter X explores contemporary Saudi culture by promoting meaningful dialogue between Saudi artists and U.S. audiences. Furthermore, the exhibition sheds light on the vast diversity of contemporary artistic practice in Saudi Arabia. Cutting through the political discourse of media outlets and government officials, the artworks featured in this exhibition open doors to the lives of the Saudi people. In doing so, this presentation will challenge common views and stereotypes of Arab culture by lending voice to artists exploring poignant ideas centered on urbanization, globalization, religion and the impact of American popular culture in Saudi society.
Epicenter X is created in partnership with Ithra and Culturunners.
Video produced by CULTURUNNERS
Dearborn, Arab Capital of America
Dearborn, Michigan, is a thriving center of Arab life in America. More than 30 percent of the population is of Middle Eastern descent, and cultural shops, businesses and attractions blend seamlessly into this American city. Dearborn highlights include the 7,990-square-meter Islamic Center of America and the National Arab American Museum. Dearborn exemplifies America's love of diversity, cultural exchange and integration.