As ACCESS reflects on its 50 years of empowering communities, we also honor the even longer, vibrant history of Arab Americans in the United States. Hear from dedicated Arab American philanthropist and longtime friend of ACCESS Manal Saab on how one of our national institutions, the Arab American National Museum, preserves and promotes the diverse heritage of Arab Americans while building bridges of understanding between local and national communities through the power of the arts.

When a community of philanthropists, like Manal, came together in 2005 to help ACCESS establish the first and only museum dedicated to telling the Arab American story, the goal was to foster connections and inspire a positive change. Today, the museum is a special part of our 50-year milestone!