Discuss how the history of the first Muslims in the Americas influence Black leaders such as Malcolm X during the first half of the 20th century?

In order to answer these questions you will need to watch sections of the documentary “Eight Centuries of Muslim America.”
For question 1, watch the first 19 minutes of the film:
Question #1: Beginning with Noble Drew Ali, many Black Liberation freedom fighters returned to Islam. From Malcolm X to Sekou Odinga, Islam has been central to the Black freedom struggle. According to the documentary, who were the first muslims in what is now the United States?
For question 2, watch from 33:25 – 42:25 of the film:
Question #2: How did the history of the first Muslims in the Americas influence Black leaders such as Malcolm X during the first half of the 20th century? What role does the identification with Islam play for the Black liberation struggle?
video link

Last Completed Projects