Arab American Heritage Month

Inspired by Arab-American writer, poet, and philosopher Kahlil Gibran's organization, Al Rabitah (The Connection), the Arab American Foundation (AAF) seeks to continue this work to promote Arab heritage.

The mission of the AAF is to promote Arab heritage and empower Arab-Americans; educate on the history, religion, culture, contributions, and issues of Arab-Americans; and to connect the nearly 4 million Arab-Americans in the US.

The Arab American Institute Foundation (AAIF) is a national civil rights advocacy organization that provides strategic analysis to policy makers and community members to strengthen democracy, protect civil rights and liberties, and defend international human rights.

AAIF organizes the nearly 4 million Arab-Americans across the country to ensure an informed, organized, and effective constituency is represented in all aspects of civic life and to encourage their full participation in local, state, and national governance.

Documentaries and programs that celebrate the diversity and history of Arab American communities.

Press releases and information about Arab American heritage Month from the U.S. State Department's Heritage and History Months website.

The Arab American National Museum (AANM) is the first and only museum of its kind in the United States devoted to recording the Arab American experience. It serves as a touchstone that connects communities to Arab American culture and experiences. Since opening in 2005, AANM’s goal has been to document, preserve and present the history, culture and contributions of Arab Americans.

AANM has one of the most extensive archives of Arab American historical documents, oral histories, and artifacts. We are the only museum in the country that actively collects Arab American art.