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American Muslims: A History Revealed

American Muslims: A History Revealed is a series of six short documentary films that reveal and explore the early history of Muslims in America. The series is hosted by three leading American Muslim journalists: Malika Bilal, Aymann Ismail, and Asma Khalid. Over the course of the series, they travel the country to piece together stories spanning over 200 years.

From Slavery to Freedom: The Untold Story of America's First Muslims

23m 19s

Even before the United States was founded, tens of thousands of Muslims were already here, captured in West Africa, and brought to colonial America in chains. Host Asma Khalid tells the surprising story of one of these people, a Muslim man named Mamadou Yarrow, who, after 45 years of enslavement and negotiated his way to freedom.

Episodes

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    From Slavery to Freedom: The Untold Story of America's First Muslims

    S1 E2 - 23m 19s

    Even before the United States was founded, tens of thousands of Muslims were already here, captured in West Africa, and brought to colonial America in chains. Host Asma Khalid tells the surprising story of one of these people, a Muslim man named Mamadou Yarrow, who, after 45 years of enslavement and negotiated his way to freedom.

Extras + Features

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    American Muslims: A History Revealed Trailer

    1m

    This new series features six short films which explore the early history of Muslims in America, from the stories of enslaved African Muslims, brought to the colonies in the 1700s to Muslim immigrants from South Asia and the Middle East who arrived in the early 20th century.

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