The Five Percenters: Islam, Hip Hop, and the Gods of New York Ibadah he ran UD’s Writing Program

he ran UD’s Writing Program and its Seven Arts of Language Program for several years each and has served as associate dean of Constantin College

authoritative translation interprets the Quran’s meaning for the English reader with unprecedented access to the Book that is the foundational source of Islam

inviting readers to join her on her journey toward herself and toward a vital sense of food as culture and the mortar of community

Blessings (Salawat) Upon the Prophet ﷺ

The Five Percenters: Islam, Hip Hop, and the Gods of New York Ibadah he ran UD’s Writing ProgramWith a cast of characters ranging from Malcolm X to 50 Cent, Knights compelling work is the first detailed account of the movement inextricably linked with black empowerment, Islam, New York, and hip hop. Containing unrivalled insider access to the movements elders, oral histories, and community literature, this fast paced investigation uncovers the Five Percenters icons and heritage, and examines their growing influence in urban American youth