"Prince Among Slaves" Film Screening and Discussion with Terry Alford

Tuesday, February 12, 2013 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM EST
Research Hall, Room 163

Prince Among Slaves, based on Terry Alford's book of the same title, recounts the true story of an African Muslim prince who was captured and sold into slavery in the American South. After 40 years of enslavement, he finally regained his freedom, became a national celebrity, and dined in the White House. This is an incredible story about a man who endured the humiliation of slavery without ever losing his dignity or his hope for freedom.

The film, narrated by actor-musician Mos Def, has aired on PBS and won the Best Documentary Award at the American Black Film Festival in 2007. Join us as we watch the film and discuss this inspiring story with the book's author.

Sponsored by the African and African American Studies Program and Ali Vural Ak Center for Global Islamic Studies.