Class 2. Muslims in America. 10/9/2013.

The title of the session was "American Muslims from the 19th Century to WWI". The class has gone from a lecture group to a discussion group. The tables were rearranged so that the dozen or so participants  face each other. It was interesting to see some animated discussions on areas of disagreement.

I learned that of the 2/3 million or so slaves imported to America, 1/4 to 1/2 were Muslims. There have been Muslims living and working in America for a long time.

The discussion group is sponsored by the Louisiana Endowment for the Arts and the American Library Association.