African-American Muslims
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African-American Muslims, also colloquially known as Black Muslims, are an African American religious minority. About 1% of African-American are Muslims.
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Notable African-American Muslims
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Politicians
- Ako Abdul-Samad, member of the Iowa House of Representatives (2007–present)
- Charles Bilal, former mayor of Kountze, Texas
- André Carson, U.S. Representative for Indiana's 7th congressional district (2008–present)
- Keith Ellison, Attorney General of Minnesota and former U.S. Representative for Minnesota's 5th congressional district (2007–2019)
- Jamilah Nasheed, member of the Missouri Senate (2013–present)
- Larry Shaw, former member of the North Carolina Senate (1995–2009)
- Ilhan Omar, U.S. Representative for Minnesota's 5th congressional district (2019–present)
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Athletes
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, former basketball player
- Hakeem Olajuwon, former basketball player
- Ahmad Rashad, former NFL player
- Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf, former basketball player
- Shareef Abdur-Rahim, former basketball player
- Muhammad Ali, former professional boxer
- Rubin Carter, former professional boxer
- Nazr Mohammed, former basketball player
- Ibtihaj Muhammad, Olympian Professional Fencer
- Mike Tyson, former professional boxer
- Husain Abdullah, former professional NFL player
- Rasheed Wallace, former basketball player
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Entertainment
- Ice Cube, rapper and actor.
- Iman, fashion model and actress
- Fathia Absie, writer, producer, actor and filmmaker
- Dave Chappelle, comedian
- Mahershala Ali, actor
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Religion
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