Mamadou Yarrow: Life and Legacy

The video explores the life of Mamadou Yarrow, a Muslim man brought to America as a slave. Painted by Charles Willson Peale, Yarrow's story highlights the presence of African Muslims in early America. Captured in West Africa, Yarrow survived the Middle Passage and was sold in Maryland. He eventually gained freedom by making bricks and became a landowner in Georgetown. His legacy is rediscovered through archives and commemorated with a Janazah prayer. The video sheds light on the overlooked history of African Muslims in America.

Who painted the portrait of Mamadou Yarrow in 1819?

• Benjamin West

• Gilbert Stuart

• Charles Willson Peale

• John Trumbull

What percentage of enslaved Africans in the Americas were estimated to be Muslims?

• 5-10%

• 10-15%

• 30-35%

• 20-25%

What was Yarrow's occupation that eventually led to his freedom?

• Charcoal production

• Brick making

• Basket weaving

• Carpentry

What was the significance of Yarrow's land ownership in Georgetown?

• He was the first Black person to own land in the US.

• He was one of the first Black people to own land in the DC area in his own name.

• He owned the largest piece of land in Georgetown.

• He was the first Muslim to own land in America.

What was Yarrow known for in his community besides being a landowner?

• His culinary skills

• His musical talent

• His religious faith

• His political influence

What was the primary reason for the multiple obituaries written about Yarrow?

• His wealth

• His age

• His political influence

• His artistic talent

What was the purpose of the excavation at Dent Place?

• To find Yarrow's original house

• To build a museum

• To locate Yarrow's burial site

• To discover artifacts from the 1800s

What was the significance of the Janazah prayer held for Yarrow in 2015?

• It marked the discovery of Yarrow's grave.

• It honored Yarrow's Muslim faith.

• It was the first Muslim prayer in Georgetown.

• It was a new tradition started by the local community.

What does Yarrow's story highlight about the history of African Muslims in America?

• Their dominance in American politics

• Their forgotten contributions and ongoing recognition

• Their exclusive presence in the southern states

• Their complete assimilation into American culture

What does the plaque on Dent Place commemorate?

• Yarrow's contributions to American art

• The first Muslim community in America

• The founding of Georgetown

• Yarrow's life and legacy