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American Muslims: A History Revealed

A New Hope for Freedom

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.

A New Hope for Freedom

Season 1 Episode 5 | 24m 45s | CC

A 1922 photograph reveals the rise of Black Muslim life in northern cities during the Great Migration.

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A federal immigration file shows how early border laws shaped the Muslim experience in the U.S.

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A 1819 portrait of a formerly enslaved man reveals the presence of Muslims at the nation’s founding.

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How Islam figured in debates about religious freedom and citizenship in the early Republic.

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