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Little Arabia in Anaheim CA

Anaheim’s Recognition of “Little Arabia” is Historic for Arab Americans

By: Claire Boyle / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: On August 23, 2022, the Anaheim City Council in California voted to declare a region of Brookhurst Street as “Little Arabia.” The “Little Arabia” designation is historic because this declaration created the “first Arab American cultural district in the United States.” “Little Arabia” is well-known for … Continued

Exploring Hidden Gems of Vibrant Arab American Community Life — Enclaves of Arabdom in almost every corner of the U.S.

Little hidden gems of Arab community life dot the U.S. map. Some are well known, others not so much. What defines them as gems is their vibrancy. Arab cultural norms and values are predominant, followed by use of spoken Arabic. Mosques and Churches also characterize these communities. Your ‘30 most popular Arab restaurants and groceries’ are ever present. Civic associations abound, along with Arabic language movie theatres and radio stations. John Mason, Contributing Writer, depicts how life is often good for these Arab Americans.

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