Islam in the Black Community Parts 1 & 2

Back in 2016 I was honored to be a guest at the Center for Foreign Relations in NYC for a 2-day conference on politics and religion. Let me tell you, I was in the midst of some of the greatest minds in the country. I tried to pretended to as smart as I could. I mean, how to you keep up with conversations with folks who insert "I'm working on my 2nd dissertation now" in the 1st minute of chatting?

Please know that I'm not complaining. I loved it. I did meet some interesting people who did end up as guests on this show. And these 2 episodes are examples.

About 16-17 years before I'd interviewed a local imam about the Islam and the urban Black experience. I recently discovered that episode in a box of cassette tapes, and did upload it to this podcast platform. Admittedly, this discussion is very similar. But the sound quality is better.

You will find Imam Ronald Shaheed a very colorful and brilliant voice.

Enjoy.