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Arab Indianapolis: A Hidden History

Arab Indianapolis: A Hidden History

Join author and IUPUI Professor Edward E. Curtis IV and other Arab Americans on their search for their roots in Indianapolis. This documentary reveals a new chapter in the diverse history of central Indiana. It explores the first Arabic-speaking neighborhood in Indianapolis, the service of Arab Americans in World War II, and the community's impact across the city.

Arab Indianapolis: A Hidden History is a local public television program presented by WFYI

Arab Indianapolis: A Hidden History

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Author Edward E. Curtis IV explores the Arab American experience in Indianapolis. (56m 49s)

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