The Fear of God and the Love of Meat

From: Laura Kwerel
Length: 08:31

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From: Laura Kwerel

Muslimsvirginia_small The story of Muslims on Chicago's Devon Avenue can be told through meat. Yep, meat. More than any other business, it is the butcher shops carrying Halal meat (sort of like the Muslim form of Kosher) that have allowed Muslim immigrants to live and thrive in their new city. This is the tale of how veal, beef, lamb and chicken has transformed one street in Chicago into a thriving Islamic neighborhood. "The Fear of God and the Love of Meat" was produced by Northwestern University's radio documentary class.

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The story of Muslims on Chicago's Devon Avenue can be told through meat. Yep, meat. More than any other business, it is the butcher shops carrying Halal meat (sort of like the Muslim form of Kosher) that have allowed Muslim immigrants to live and thrive in their new city. This is the tale of how veal, beef, lamb and chicken has transformed one street in Chicago into a thriving Islamic neighborhood. "The Fear of God and the Love of Meat" was produced by Northwestern University's radio documentary class.