With a cast of characters ranging from Malcolm X to 50 Cent, Knight s compelling work is the first detailed account of the movement inextricably linked with black empowerment, Islam, New York, and hip-hop. Whether discussing the stars of Five Percenter rap or 1980s crack empires, this fast-paced investigation uncovers the community s icons and heritage, and examines its growing influence in urban American youth culture.
Michael Muhammad Knight converted to Islam at 16 after reading the Autobiography of Malcolm X, and at 17 traveled to Islamabad, Pakistan to study at Faisal Mosque. His debut novel, The Taqwacores, is credited with influencing the American Muslim woman-led prayer movement and has also inspired a nascent Islamic punk rock scene.
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"Knight takes his readers to the heart of this community, weaving complicated histories, personalities and ideals. Written in beautiful prose, this is a long awaited and welcomed read for anyone who has even a casual interest in religion and culture in urban America." Aminah Beverly McCloud, DePaul University
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