Black Muslims and the Struggle for Authenticity

Second-Generation Black Muslims Face New Challenges

RNS's Omar Sacirbey looks at the post-Nation of Islam generation of African Americans in this week's full-text article, linked above.


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Now in their 20s, 30s and 40s, this new generation, born into the faith, confronts new challenges, starting with the perception that all black Muslims are converts, members of the Nation of Islam or somehow not quite "authentic."