New PBS series explores the often-overlooked history of American Muslims

Starting this weekend, a new series on PBS dives into the early history of Muslims in the United States. The six-part documentary, “American Muslims: A History Revealed,” looks at notable figures and communities spanning more than 200 years. Geoff Bennett speaks with Asma Khalid of the BBC, one of the series’ three hosts, for more.Notice: Transcripts are machine and human generated and lightly edited for accuracy. They may contain errors. Geoff Bennett: Starting this weekend, a new series on PBS dives into the early history of Muslims in the U.S., looking at notable figures, communities, and spanning more than 200 years uncovering stories that few people have heard. Man: There's never been an America without Muslims. Woman: I'm one of three journalists following the trail. Man: Each of us exploring a defining moment in American history. Woman: Tracing a legacy that's coming back into view. Man: That's Jefferson's initial. Man: There was one of the founding fathers imagining Muslim Americans. Woman: A completely new nation that included more than just Christians. Geoff Bennett: It's a six-part documentary called "American Muslims: A History Revealed." It launches this weekend on PBS stations across the country and on the PBS app.Asma Khalid of