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Did Islam Influence the Musical Genre Known as the Blues?

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What do Islam and the song genre known as “the blues” have in common? Maybe more than you thought, actually. Watch this video to find out how Islam — and of course, Black Muslims — influenced the blues as we know it today. As the world begins to reckon with its whitewashing of history and…

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What Happened When Duke University Denied the Adhan?

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Duke University announced earlier this week that it would allow the adhan, the Muslim call to prayer, to sound from their chapel’s famous bell tower. And then, just as quickly as the announcement had been made, it was revoked. Nothing short of expected — SADLY. It wasn’t technically a big deal at first: just an announcement…