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Service and recognition in Birmingham
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.—On October 8, Muslims from Muhammad Mosque No. 69 in Birmingham, Alabama, local pastors and community advocates delivered remarks during a reading of “The Day of Atonement Proclamation.” The proclamation was originally issued in October 2023 by the city of Birmingham. Student Minister James Muhammad delivered closing comments on reconciliation and conflict resolution before the city council and Mayor Randall Woodfin....
Proclamation Presented to Muhammad Mosque Number 57
by Yusef Muhammad NORFOLK, Va.—On October 13, Muhammad Mosque No. 57 in Norfolk, Virginia, was presented a resolution by State Senator Angelia Williams Graves commemorating the 29th Anniversary of the historic Million Man March. Senator Williams Graves represents the 21st District in Norfolk, Virginia. She prides herself on being an experienced, effective, and dedicated public servant, leader. “Mutual respect is everything....
White men to be retried after shooting at Black FedEx driver in Mississippi
Family, friends and supporters are demanding justice nearly three years after a shooting that almost took the life of a Black FedEx delivery man. They are expressing guarded optimism after the Lincoln County District Attorney’s Office confirmed October 11 that the two White men accused of firing on his delivery van in Brookhaven, Miss., will return for a retrial...
Lawsuits claim dozens of children were sexually abused inside Pennsylvania juvenile facilities
HARRISBURG, Pa.—A set of lawsuits was filed October 23 by people who claim they were sexually abused inside Pennsylvania juvenile detention and treatment facilities, making more than 200 people to have launched such cases since May. The New York-based Levy Konigsberg firm said it filed on behalf of more than 60 people, alleging government-run and private facilities did not protect their clients when they...
Grieving family files lawsuit for school’s negligence in teen’s death
Keyonna Stewart, a Black mother, has spent eight months in unbearable pain. Her life changed the day her 16-year-old daughter, Kaleiah Jones, collapsed and died at Menchville High School in Newport News, Virginia. Though Kaleiah suffered from bradycardia, a slow heart rate, according to local media, she always had a smile on her face. She was “a happy baby, walking...
Rights Commission: Israeli occupation is illegal and must be dismantled
All nations and international organizations, including the United Nations, are obligated by international law to end Israel’s unlawful presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, according to a position paper issued by an independent human rights panel on Oct. 18. The Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and Israel (Commission) is calling for action...
The life and legacy of Chief Ernie Longwalker
EL PASO de ROBLES, Calif.—The wife and children of Chief Ernie Longwalker Peters recently gathered to share reflections on the great life and legacy of the revolutionary freedom fighter, spiritual teacher and leader, who passed away at age 92, on September 25. Even though they are mourning, his revolutionary wife Warrior Woman, daughter Hana, and son Bobby, opened their home...
A powerful, insightful and resonating message
CHICAGO—The National Assistant to the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan, Student Minister Ishmael Muhammad, took the overflowing crowd at Mosque Maryam on a journey through pivotal events during his October 13 keynote message for the 29th Anniversary of the Million Man March and Holy Day of Atonement. His message, given to him by Minister Farrakhan, delved into the Nation of Islam’s...
A day of service and community engagement
To commemorate the 29th anniversary of the Million Man March and Holy Day of Atonement, on October 16, Muslim followers of the Most Honorable Elijah Muhammad under the leadership of the Honorable Minister Farrakhan participated in a nationwide “Day of Service.” October 16 was declared a Holy Day and is a day of absence, which includes no work, no...
Helene and Milton are both likely to be $50 billion disasters, joining ranks of most costly storms
Monstrous hurricanes Helene and Milton caused so much complex havoc that damages are still being added up, but government and private experts say they will likely join the infamous ranks of Katrina, Sandy and Harvey as super costly $50-billion-plus killers. Making that even more painful is that most of the damage—95 percent or more in Helene’s case—was not insured, putting...