A South Asian in the Southwest - A federal immigration file opened in 1928 shows how early border laws shaped the Muslim experience in the United States.
A federal immigration file shows how early border laws shaped the Muslim experience in the U.S.
A photograph reveals the rise of Black Muslim life in northern cities during the Great Migration.
A Lebanese homesteader recalls the building of one of the first mosques on the Great Plains.
A Civil War pension file reveals the story of a Muslim man who fought for the Union.
How Islam figured in debates about religious freedom and citizenship in the early Republic.
A 1819 portrait of a formerly enslaved man reveals the presence of Muslims at the nation’s founding.
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.
