American Muslim Pathways is a nationwide lecture series and web platform that spotlights the history and impact of Islam and Muslims in America from the 16th century to the present. Launched in 2024, it includes a lecture tour across over 10 US cities, in collaboration with PBS stations and other local community and educational venues.

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American Muslim Pathways is a nationwide lecture series and web platform that spotlights the history and impact of Islam and Muslims in America from the 16th century to the present.
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Inspiration for Pathways

American Muslim Pathways draws inspiration from UPF's three-part documentary series, "THE GREAT MUSLIM AMERICAN ROAD TRIP." This series features a millennial Muslim American couple, rapper Mona Haydar and her husband Sebastian Robins, traveling 3000 miles across Route 66. They explore Islam’s deep roots in America, making over a dozen stops between Chicago and Los Angeles. The couple engages with authors, entrepreneurs, medical students, performers, and more to weave a colorful story of the centuries-long Muslim experience in the United States.

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Meet the Authors

This project comes to life through the work of distinguished authors Dr. Susan Douglass, Dr. Patrick Bowen, and Dr. Sylviane Diouf. Their research and writings anchor the themes explored on American Muslim Pathways.

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Patrick Bowen

Dr. Bowen is a specialist on Islam in America and is the author of the two volume work, The History of Conversion to Islam in America.

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Susan Douglass

Dr. Douglass is one of the foremost educators on the teaching of Muslim culture and Islamic history in the United States.

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Sylviane Diouf

Dr. Diouf is an award-winning historian of the African Diaspora and an exhibition curator.

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With Thanks to our Supporters

American Muslim Pathways is created and led by Unity Productions Foundation with a generous grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities.

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Unity Productions Foundation

This initiative is created and spearheaded by Unity Productions Foundation, a non-profit production company that specializes in films and outreach programs. These programs are designed to educate Americans about diverse Muslim experiences and to promote dialogue and understanding across cultures.

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National Endowment for the Humanities

Funding for this project has been made possible through a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities, supporting our efforts to bring this enlightening series to communities nationwide.

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