Resources
Links
Posted on Monday June 30, 2008
Select Websites on Arab Americans, Their Religion, and the Middle East
American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee
Civil rights organization committed to defending the rights of people of Arab descent and promoting their rich cultural heritage.
Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services
Includes cultural arts, employment and training, public health, and education.
Café Arabica
Online Arab American community center. A place for Arab Americans to discuss issues of common interest and find out about resources and services available to Arabs and the Middle East.
Middle East & Middle Eastern American Center
MEMEAC’s mission is to promote the study of the Middle East and Middle Eastern Americans. It is based at the City University of New York (CUNY).
National Network for Arab American Communities
Network of Arab-American Professionals
Yullah.com
A nationwide Arab American directory of cultural, political, social, and student events and more.
Islam
Center for Christian-Muslim Understanding
Center for Islamic Studies at Youngstown State University
Center for the Study of Islam and Democracy
Dedicated to promoting democracy in the Muslim world.
Council on Islamic Education
A body of scholars that provides academic information about
Islamic Society of North America
An association of Muslim organizations and individuals that provides a common platform for presenting Islam, supporting Muslim communities, developing educational, social and outreach programs and fostering good relations with other religious communities, and civic and service organizations.
Christianity
Antiochian Orthodox Archdiocese
The Orthodox Church is the oldest and second largest Christian group in the world bringing together Christians from other Orthodox jurisdictions affiliated with the Standing Conference of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the Americas.
Coptic Orthodox Church – Archdiocese of North America
A directory of Coptic Orthodox Churches in the United States.
Holy Land Christian Ecumenical Foundation
Dedicated to informing American Christians about the plight of Palestinian Christians.
AMIDEAST
Promoting understanding and cooperation between Americans and the people of the Middle East and North Africa.
Center for Contemporary Arab Studies
The only academic institution in the United States devoted solely to the study of the Arab world.
CNN.com Middle East news links Middle East News Link
Middle East Institute
Founded 1946, the Middle East Institute’s principal objective is to increase Americans’ knowledge and understanding of the region.
Middle East Policy Council
Non-profit organization whose purpose is to contribute to an understanding of current issues in U.S.-Middle East relations.
Middle East Studies Association
For scholars, students, and others interested in the study of the Middle East, North Africa and the Islamic world.
National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations
Non-profit organization dedicated to improving American knowledge and understanding of the Arab world.
Planet Arabia Arab Community Portal
An Arab community portal with news, entertainment, business and more.
