Roughly half the Muslims in the United States are African American and the other half are immigrants and their American–born children. This video from Religion & Ethics Newsweekly explores the relationship between these two communities.
History of Black Capitalism in the United States. Program explores the beliefs and ideals of African American Muslims who are members of the Nation of Islam, through three principal segments: footage from the 1975 Savior's Day Celebration in Chicago (including excerpts from a speeches and interviews given by Supreme Minister Wallace D. Muhammad and National Secretary Abass Rasoul), a 'Conversation' between Vickie Jones and a female member of the Nation of Islam about restrictions placed upon women by the Nation, and an excerpt from an interview with poet and Nation member Sonia 5X Sanchez. Additional segments include 'Information' on Arab/African relations, a 'Spotlight' on the African art of Momodou Ceesay, the 'Historical Minute' with Georgia State Representative Julian Bond, 'Commentary' by professor and historian A.B. Spellman, and segment interludes with Reggie Torrian (of the musical group The Impressions), Louis Wilson (of the musical group Mandrill), and Pi Douglas (cast member of The Wiz). Produced by Marita Rivero. Directed by Conrad White.
Excerpt from Topper Carew interview with Louis Farrakhan who speaks about his personal discovery of the teachings of Islam and the first meeting he attended of the Nation of Islam where he heard the word of the Nation's spiritual leader, the Honorable Elijah Muhammad.
