What events and figures have shaped the development of Islam in the United States?

Answer 1

I have already looked at these sites, I guess what I AM looking for is more about people that have helped to bring Islam into public view, and more in a postive way than a negative way.

Answer 2

You might try these sites.

http://www.islam101.com/history/muslim_us_hist.html

http://www.dawanet.com/history/amermuslimhist.asp

Answer 3

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/metropolitan/5392498.html

Here is an excellent example of what you seem to be looking for.

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