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Roots of Islam in America

April 7, 2018 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

This presentation describes the earliest Muslims in this country, namely enslaved West Africans. It features stories and experiences of individual enslaved Muslims, including “Prince”, who is featured in a PBS documentary called “Prince Among Slaves” which was aired in 2007. It also chronicles the development of conversion movements in the African American community, and the impact of West African Muslim culture on the U.S. The presentation also traces the presence of Arab and other immigrant Muslims from pre-Columbus times.

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This guide lists established and emerging resources that reflect and celebrate cultural diversity in our area.

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