NYPTALKSHOW Podcast
NYPTALKSHOW Podcast
Ron Brown
Why are African American's REALLY Moorish American's - Mauryell Smith El
1 hour 2 minutes Posted Jul 15, 2026 at 12:00 am.
We’re Back And Setting The Frame
What “Moorish American” Means
Morocco’s Diversity And The Trade Routes
Moors As A Civilizational Term
Nationality Versus Ethnicity Versus Religion
How “Black” Became An Admin Label
Why “African American” Feels Too Vague
Transatlantic Slavery And Genealogy
Pre-1482 Claims And Geography Arguments
Muslim And Moorish Are Not The Same
Misconceptions And How Culture Carries History
Part Two Tease And Book Recommendations
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Send us Fan Mail “Black,” “African American,” “Moorish American” are not just words. They’re filters that decide what history you claim, what institutions you build, and how you understand power in the United States. We’re joined by Moriel Smith for a deep, fast-moving breakdown of Moorish American nationality through the Moorish Science Temple of America, Noble Drew Ali’s framing, and the idea that “Moor” functions less like a race and more like a civilizational identity. We dig into why Mo...