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Vaccines in the food supply: What are the risks?
Before any vaccine technology is used on humans, it’s usually tried in the veterinary market first due to the incredibly lax regulations. So, it should come as no surprise that food animals received mRNA injections for years before the COVID-19 vaccine rollout. by Tracy Thurman The Defender This article was published on The Defender—Children’s Health Defense News & Views...
‘The Remembrance of Allah (God) is the Greatest Force’
“Recite what has been revealed to you of the Book and keep up prayer. Surely prayer keeps (one) away from indecency and evil; and certainly the remembrance of Allah is the greatest (force). And Allah knows what you do.”— The Holy Qur’an, 29:45 On July 14, for the Nation of Islam’s weekly Sunday message broadcast from Mosque Maryam in Chicago,...
President Biden not seeking re-election, backs Vice President Harris as replacement
After mounting pressure from his political party, President Joseph R. Biden announced on July 21 that he would not seek re-election and stated he is placing his “full support” behind Vice President Kamala Harris. In a released statement, Mr. Biden, a Democrat, said in part, “It has been the greatest honor of my life to serve as your President. And...
Rain, wind, tornadoes pound the Midwest
CHICAGO—Hundreds of people in a southern Illinois town were ordered to evacuate July 16 as water rolled over the top of a dam, just one perilous result of severe weather that raged through the Midwest with relentless rain and tornadoes and hit the Chicago area especially hard. Hundreds of thousands of people lost power, and even weather forecasters had to...
Family Fun Day: A day of unity
CHICAGO—Another successful Family Fun Day brought Muslims together on July 13 to enjoy games and festivities, wholesome, delicious food, music and each other’s company. The gathering was hosted by Mosque Maryam and was held at Midway Plaisance Park on the city’s South Side. Each year, Family Fun Day is made possible by Believers working togeth- er, both physically and in...
N.O.I. Musical Ensemble brings sounds of harmony to Houston
The Nation of Islam (NOI) Musical Ensemble, comprised of passionate youth and young adults, is embarking on a nationwide tour to showcase their deep appreciation for classical music. These talented musicians, inspired by the Teachings of The Most Honorable Elijah Muhammad and the refined musical prowess of the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan, aims to highlight the high level of...
Study shows reducing screen time yields positive outcomes for children
Once upon a time, childhood included being told almost daily and especially during the summer, “go outside and play.” Today’s children when told that react with hands raised and a shoulder shrug, and respond, “play what?” The curiosity of the outside used to fuel young imaginations. Children played with sticks, made mud pies and kicked cans when a ball...
What’s next after IT global shutdown and how should we prepare before the next one?
by Starla Muhammad and Charlene MuhammadThe Final Call@TheFinalCall Many questions are being asked as millions of people around the world grapple with the reality of what is being called the largest global tech / IT tech outage in history. Technology experts, economists, world systems and governments are still working to get their systems online while others question what’s next after...
‘Stunning Admissions’: White House pressured FDA to cut corners on COVID vaccine approvals in order to push mandates
The Biden administration pressured the FDA to ‘change its procedures, cut corners, and lower agency standards,’ to approve Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccines and authorize boosters, according to a congressional report released earlier this week. by Brenda Baletti, Ph.D. The Defender This article was published on The Defender—Children’s Health Defense News & Views Website on June 28, 2024 The Biden administration pressured the U.S. Food...
Keeping Black youth active, engaged with positive summer activities
Across the country, activists, advocates and volunteers are working tirelessly in communities to make their neighborhoods safe and decent places for families over the summer. The goal is to have programs to keep youth off the streets and away from violence. From the Baltimore Brothers eight-week summer program, to the continuation of D.C.’s “Stop the Killing Tour” by Crisis...