أول مهاجر سوداني لأمريكا 1904

Quote: Salamat I was following the discussions on Sudaneseonline about first Sudanese immigrants to the United States available at أول مهاجر سوداني لأمريكا 1904 While its true that Sheikh Majid Satti was the firs Sudanese “Immigrant” to settle for a while in the United States, still its not true that he is the first Sudanese to visit, work, and play a significant role in shaping Islam and black culture in this country. Duse Mohammed Ali (1866-1945) a Sudanese-Egyptian was the first Sudanese to visit America in the Autumn of 1886. Duse came as an actor with a British acting group of Wilson Barrett’s company. Their Play was held in the Star Theatre in New York in October 11, 1886 and after that he stayed for about a year. Duse Mohammed Ali will later establish the first newspaper owned by a black person in Britain and where many leading writers and political activists will become regular contributors ( European, American, African, Arab, and Asian) on of these –humble at that time- contributor was Marcus Garvey who will later play a significant role in shaping the life of blacks here in the United States. Later, gain Duse Mohammed Ali will immigrate to the United States where he will work with Garvey Movement and heading their African Affairs in their newspaper (The Negro World). Garvey was heavily influenced by Duse ideas – You will notice that if you look at Garvey organization slogan and emblem). Duse also will play a significant role in linking Arabs and Asians with African Americans in Detroit an din establishing may Islamic institutions and organizations in that area. More information about Duse could be find at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dus%C3%A9_Mohamed_Ali I am working on a book about Duse Mohammed Ali and should be published by 02/2009. I also have several photos of him if you have any other e-mail beside hotmail please let me know and I can scan them. I wanted to send this e-mail to Kostawi – who initiated this discussion- but unfortunately I don’t have his e-mail or contact information. Thanks again Mustafa Abdelwahid, PhD Auburn Avenue Research Library on African American Culture & History 101 Auburn Avenue, NE Atlanta, GA 30303-2503 Tel. 404-730-4001 Ex. 104 Fax. 404-224-2086 E-mail [email protected] "Until lions have their own historian, Tales of the hunt will always glorify the hunter" African Proverb