The Untold Story of African Muslims in Early America

Explore the life of Mamadou Yarrow, a Muslim man who was captured in West Africa in the mid-1700s, enslaved in Maryland, and, after decades of hard work, gained his freedom while living in Washington, D.C., in these videos excerpted from From Slavery to Freedom | AMERICAN MUSLIMS: A HISTORY REVEALED. Yarrow’s story reveals his commitment to Islam and experiences that are both unique and representative of those enslaved in the 13 colonies.