Dialogues for Diversity: Trajectories of Arab Cultural Institutions in America
Building: Online
Event Category: Diversity Programs
Division Host: Center for Equity & Social Justice
From the 1920s Pen League (al-rabita al-qalamiya) in New York City to the Arab American National Museum in Dearborn, MI, Arab communities have built significant cultural institutions to celebrate and support their artistic endeavors. This talk, by Dr. Alexa Firat of Temple University, will journey through these historical and contemporary institutions with an eye to shedding light on their enduring legacies and significance to their communities.