Imam Jamil Al-Amin (H Rap Brown)

by Bashirah Mack

To the American Muslim community, Imam Jamil Al-Amin (H Rap Brown) is either an individual whose name is grossly unfamiliar, or it is the name of a man so respected, that it remains on the tongues, in the hearts, and on the minds of those familiar with his activist legacy and unjust imprisonment. This polarizing dichotomy between American Muslims, those who are familiar with Imam Jamil and those who are not, represents the generational, cultural and political spectrum within the community.

I. Karima Al-Amin Speaks on Husband Imam Jamil Al-Amin

II. Growing Up West End: Reflections on the Influence of Imam Jamil Al-Amin

III. Imam Jamil Al-Amin: Revolution by the Book

Our goal is to provide intimate knowledge on his life and legacy, connect his activism to present-day struggle, and inspire innovative and transformative action in the age of #BlackLivesMatter.