Rethinking Arab American Activism (American Social and Political Movements of the 20th Century)

Rethinking Arab American Activism analyzes the long-overlooked political activities of Arab Americans in the United States, uncovering a rich history that dispels common misconceptions that Arab American activism emerged only in the aftermath of the September 11 attacks of 2001. Pennock chronicles how the Arab-Israeli Wars of 1967 and 1973 galvanized a wave of secular, leftist activism.Grassroots organizing in cities like Detroit and the formation of organizations such as the Organization of Arab Students and the Association of Arab American University Graduates illustrated this era of political awakening in the 1960s and 1970s.These groups formed coalitions with African Americans and other minority groups, and Arab American activism transitioned into more mainstream political realms during the 1980s and 1990s to address civil rights, anti-imperialism, and anti-discrimination efforts.Following September 11, Arab Americans faced increased scrutiny and discrimination but also found new a