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American Muslims: A History Revealed
American Muslims: A History Revealed is a six-part documentary series that reveals and explores the early history of Muslims in the United States. The films are hosted by journalists Malika Bilal, Aymann Ismail, and Asma Khalid, who travel the country to piece together stories spanning over 200 years.
1 Season · 12 Episodes
Latest episode
How Islam Influenced Black Americans in 1920s Chicago
Season 1 Episode 16 | Coming soon
In this film, host Malika Bilal (Senior Presenter, Al Jazeera English) tells the story of these early Black American Muslim communities through a woman named Florence Watts, who moved to the bustling South Side of Chicago around 1910, where she found work as a cook and a maid.
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