• History of Middle Eastern Americans in the United States- Late 19th Century to Early 20th Century

Immigration to the United States:
   1875-1920: 1st wave of Middle Eastern Immigration
   1921: U.S. Congress establishes quota system
       --The number of immigrants of any nationality admitted to the United States each year could not exceed three percent of the number of foreign-born residents of that nationality living in the United States in 1910.

    1924:  National Origins Act
                Further reduced quota for immigrants deemed to be "less desirable"

Middle Eastern American Women

•     Discrimination in jobs
•     Lack of Education

• History Of Middle Eastern Americans in the United States- Mid 20th Century to Present

Timeline:

1940:
 The second wave of immigration in which many of them were educated professionals that wanted to further their education, improve their financial benefits, and avoid political conflicts in their hometown

1948-1967:
Approximately 75,000 immigrants moved into America

1958:
First Arab to win a seat in congress

1965:
Immigration Act passed and as a result, Arabs were able to immigrate into the U.S. with less restrictions

1967:
Arab-Israeli war in which the Arabs defeated the Israeli's and immigration increased immensely

1967-1979:
Approximately 150,000 immigrants moved to America

1972:
National Association of Arab Americans developed in Washington D.C. This helped Arabs become more involved in congress and they were able to voice their opinions more effectively

1970s-1980s:
Stereotyping, harassment, defamation, and exclusion occurred from political turmoil

1990s:
Problematic behavior from earlier decades improved, Arab's were taking part in America and making a difference in our country

Present:
Stereotyping and hate crimes are reoccurring because of recent current events
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

• The Impact of Differences on Members of The Group

www.trincoll.edu/~dbernste/newpage23
http://soeweb.syr.edu/thechp/dfpbclas.htm
 
 
 

• History of Middle Eastern Americans in Chicago

Arab-American Community Center (Chicago)

Jurusalem Action Committee of Chicago

Coordinator: Ali Abunimah ahabunim@midway.uchicago.edu
 
 

Islamic Assosciation for Palestine (IAP), Chicago Chapter

Website: http://www.iap.org/
 
 

American Friends Service Committee (AFSC)

Website: http://www.afsc.org

This is an organization known around the world for human rights.
 
 

The Habiba Chaouch Foundation

Website: http://www.habiba.org

This is a non-profit organization whose objectives include promoting Arab culture in the U.S. and educating the public about myths concerning the Arab people.
 
 

The Mid-East in Chicagoland
 Website: http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Oracle/2953/

This listing highlights Middle Eastern cultural events, festivals, lectures, restaurants/grocery stores, and organizations in the Chicago area.
 
 

The Arab American Action Network (AAAN)
Website: http://aaan.org/

This is a not-for-profit organization based in Chicago committed to empowerment through advocacy, action and education.
 
 

Central Illinois Mosque and Islamic Center
Website: http://www.prairieniet.org/community/religion/islam/homepage.html

This site links to a variety or Islamic organizations and resources.
 
 
 

• Popular Media Treatment of the group in the past and currently

• History of Middle Eastern Americans at DePaul and other Universities

MESA at DePaul
Midde Eastern Student Association of Loyola
Inner City Muslim Action Network
United Muslims Moving Ahead (UMMA)
Muslim Cultural Students Association
Arab Cultural Society
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

• Possible Changes for The Better