We start the holy month of Ramadan with the special words of Angelica Lindsey-Ali known around the world as The Village Auntie. She connects Juz’ 1 with what it means to be a Black American Muslim.
Sapelo Square Arts and Culture Editor Ambata Kazi-Nance speaks with renowned midwife and doula educator Shafia Monroe about the historic Black midwife tradition in the United States and how contemporary birthworkers are implementing these traditions to improve birth outcomes for Black mothers and families.
Who are indigenous Muslims? How might settler thinking shape how we live as Muslims in North America? What are the responsibilities of Muslims, as a whole, to the indigenous inhabitants of the Americas? In the very first episode of our new podcast “On The Square,”
Kelly Izdihar Crosby shares her journey to becoming an artist and how she's using her skills and talent to wage beauty.
The title page of this copy of The Meaning of the Holy Qur’an is signed by Muhammad Ali, who frequently autographed pamphlets and other literature promoting Islam.
Imam W. D. Mohammed wore this handmade fez during his historic address at the Vatican in 1999.
Hip Hop artist Rakim used this microphone to record his 1997 album, The 18th Letter.
This photograph taken by Roderick Terry at the 1995 Million Man March in Washington, D.C., depicts a group of men gathered around a black banner with the logo of Hip Hop group Public Enemy.
