Chicago to Joplin, Missouri | Full Episode 1 | The Great Muslim American Roadtrip
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Watch more: https://to.pbs.org/3Q2t5Ju Join Mona Haydar and husband Sebastian Robins as they drive the first leg of Route 66 and discover America's Muslim roots, a history that goes back to the 1800s. Along the way, the young couple experience some tests in their relationship.
Life is a Highway: Chicago to Joplin, Missouri | The Great Muslim American Roadtrip
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The Great Muslim American Roadtrip Follow a millennial Muslim American couple on a cross-country journey along historic Route 66. As they meet new friends and explore more than a dozen stops, Mona and Sebastian weave a colorful story about what it means to be Muslim in America today.
Chapters 00:00 The journey begins 02:36 Exploring Chicago's history 06:52 The legacy of Muhammad Ali 11:51 Prayer and community 16:41 Faith and identity 21:27 Roots in American history 24:50 Immigration and diversity 31:17 Community resilience 40:21 Service and reflection
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