THE SERIES
UNDIVIDED is a docuseries that asks the question: “Who is included in the story of America?” Right on time for America's 250th anniversary, UNDIVIDED takes us on a cross-country journey to discover how the fight for freedom has shaped and been shaped by our diverse religious communities throughout American history.
Bestselling author Simran Jeet Singh takes viewers from an Orthodox Jewish enclave in Crown Heights, New York, to Gullah praise houses on the South Carolina sea islands; from tractor rides in California walnut orchards run by fifth generation Sikh farmers to walking alongside Latter-day Saints as they re-enact the pioneer treks towards Salt Lake City. Over five episodes, we explore these experiences and seek to better understand how the interwoven narratives of these diverse communities contribute to the tapestry of America.
Through our show, we’re lifting up inspiring and underrepresented stories, getting to know groups few explore with such depth, and learning to appreciate our shared history. At a time when our country is so deeply divided, UNDIVIDED offers all Americans an opportunity to help create a more perfect union together.
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How did the media’s representation of Muslims post-9/11 echo portrayals of the Nation of Islam two generations earlier? And how can learning the stories of enslaved African Muslims prompt us to reconsider how we think of Islam as an American religion?
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How did a Jewish community’s correspondence with George Washington influence the inclusion of religious freedom in the Bill of Rights? How did the New York neighborhood of Crown Heights become synonymous with Orthodox Judaism? And why are American Jews still debating issues of assimilation today?
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How does a history of persecution shape Latter-day Saint identity? What stories haven’t we heard about the early church’s debates over racial integration? And how are LGBTQ+ LDS members who want to stay in the community wrestling with rapidly changing policies today?
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How did early Sikh pioneers in California contribute to the state’s vast agricultural industry? Why is the interaction between Punjabi and Mexican migrants in the early 1900s rarely discussed? And how did the first Asian American congressman pave the way for growing Sikh representation in public service in the modern era?
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How did African American Christian practices and traditional African spirituality combine to create Gullah Geechee culture in the South? How did the attempted uprising led by Christian preacher Denmark Vesey and conjurer Gullah Jack Pritchard exemplify diverse faith perspectives in the abolitionist movement? And how are young hoodoo practitioners today navigating their relationship with Christian identity?
EPISODES
THE SERIES
UNDIVIDED is a docuseries that asks the question: “Who is included in the story of America?” Right on time for America's 250th anniversary, UNDIVIDED takes us on a cross-country journey to discover how the fight for freedom has shaped and been shaped by our diverse religious communities throughout American history.
Bestselling author Simran Jeet Singh takes viewers from an Orthodox Jewish enclave in Crown Heights, New York, to Gullah praise houses on the South Carolina sea islands; from tractor rides in California walnut orchards run by fifth generation Sikh farmers to walking alongside Latter-day Saints as they re-enact the pioneer treks towards Salt Lake City. Over five episodes, we explore these experiences and seek to better understand how the interwoven narratives of these diverse communities contribute to the tapestry of America.
Through our show, we’re lifting up inspiring and underrepresented stories, getting to know groups few explore with such depth, and learning to appreciate our shared history. At a time when our country is so deeply divided, UNDIVIDED offers all Americans an opportunity to help create a more perfect union together.
THE EPISODES
EP 1: MUSLIM Stories
How did the media’s representation of Muslims post-9/11 echo portrayals of the Nation of Islam two generations earlier? And how can learning the stories of enslaved African Muslims prompt us to reconsider how we think of Islam as an American religion?
EP 2: JEWISH Stories
How did a Jewish community’s correspondence with George Washington influence the inclusion of religious freedom in the Bill of Rights? How did the New York neighborhood of Crown Heights become synonymous with Orthodox Judaism? And why are American Jews still debating issues of assimilation today?
EP 3: LATTER-DAY SAINT Stories
How does a history of persecution shape Latter-day Saint identity? What stories haven’t we heard about the early church’s debates over racial integration? And how are LGBTQ+ LDS members who want to stay in the community wrestling with rapidly changing policies today?
EP 4: SIKH Stories
How did early Sikh pioneers in California contribute to the state’s vast agricultural industry? Why is the interaction between Punjabi and Mexican migrants in the early 1900s rarely discussed? And how did the first Asian American congressman pave the way for growing Sikh representation in public service in the modern era?
EP 5: GULLAH GEECHEE Stories
How did African American Christian practices and traditional African spirituality combine to create Gullah Geechee culture in the South? How did the attempted uprising led by Christian preacher Denmark Vesey and conjurer Gullah Jack Pritchard exemplify diverse faith perspectives in the abolitionist movement? And how are young hoodoo practitioners today navigating their relationship with Christian identity?
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