Arabs first settled in Chicagoland in the mid-19th century, when immigrants from all parts of the world were flowing steadily into the U.S. As tensions in the Arab world flared, immigration increased—the first to arrive were Lebanese Christians, followed by Muslim Palestinians. Today, there are more than 250,000 Arabs in the Chicago area, with equal numbers of Christians and Muslims. A part of the fabric of Chicago, Arabs serve in many roles, from business leaders to elected officials to judges, doctors, engineers, journalists, and more. In the wake of the tragedy of September 11, 2001, Arab Americans have come under great scrutiny and have suffered much misunderstanding. Now, this book, which explores their integral role in Chicagoland’s growth, is especially important.
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Author Ray Hanania is an award-winning Chicago journalist, author, and humorist. His writings on growing up Arab in America in the 1980s opened an important door to
understanding. Hanania has archived Arab community history in writings and in photographs, many coming from his experience as publisher of two English-language Arab
newspapers, the Middle Eastern Voice (1975–1977) and the Arab American View (1999–2002).
understanding. Hanania has archived Arab community history in writings and in photographs, many coming from his experience as publisher of two English-language Arab
newspapers, the Middle Eastern Voice (1975–1977) and the Arab American View (1999–2002).
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This review is from: Arabs of Chicagoland (IL) (Images of America) (Paperback)
This book is a must have for all!!! It should be part of all school curriculum on American history. All Americans come from somewhere unless they are American Indians and were already here--true natives.
This book is an excellent historical and factual piece of work. Mr. Hanania captures it all--real people and their experiences. The book leaves you wanting more. Looking at the numerous vintage pictures that fill the book is like opening up a treasure chest filled with riches in culture and the immigrant experience. I can't wait for Hanania's next book. Saffiya Shillo Chicagoan
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The story of Chicago's Arab American community is inextricably linked to the story of Arab immigration to America as a whole. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
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Arab American, United States, Middle East, New York, Talat Othman, Cook County, Ray Hanania, Arah American, Oak Lawn, Pat Michalski, South Side, World War, Ashland Avenue, Egyptian American, George Church, Hassan Haleem, Lebanese American, Los Angeles, Michigan Avenue, Miriam Zayed, Mosque Foundation, Palestinian American, Ahmad Ziyad, Oak Park, Bridgeview Mosque New!
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The story of Chicago's Arab American community is inextricably linked to the story of Arab immigration to America as a whole. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
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Arab American, United States, Middle East, New York, Talat Othman, Cook County, Ray Hanania, Arah American, Oak Lawn, Pat Michalski, South Side, World War, Ashland Avenue, Egyptian American, George Church, Hassan Haleem, Lebanese American, Los Angeles, Michigan Avenue, Miriam Zayed, Mosque Foundation, Palestinian American, Ahmad Ziyad, Oak Park, Bridgeview Mosque New!
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- The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair that Changed America by Erik Larson on page 10, and Back Matter
- Middle East (Handbooks to the Modern World) by Michael Adams on page 12
- Arabs in America: Building a New Future by Michael Suleiman in Back Matter
- Treasured misfortunes by Sammer Ghouleh on page 121
- The Middle East (Conflict in the 20th Century Series) by Charles Messenger in Back Matter
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