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Arabs began immigration in the early 1900s. They often went to work in industrial jobs (hence the largest concentration of Arab-Americans in Detroit), saved and began small businesses for their livelihoods. Recent immigrants may have brought monies from their native countries, or cooperated to finance businesses.
Perhaps their immediate environment is not conducive to success, as many are burdened with small children without support, alcoholism, and general malaise. As a person who was raised in public housing, I saw a lot of lashing out, yet no introspection as to why they were there. There was opportunity, if you were a good student and pursued higher education, where public colleges and state universities offer a tremendous education at little cost. There are grants, scholarships, and low-interest loans available to students whose parents cannot afford college.
