CHD asks Supreme Court to hear case of 9-year-old with asthma forced to wear mask
by Brenda Baletti, Ph.D. The Defender This article was published on The Defender—Children’s Health Defense News & Views Website on October 2, 2024 A mother and...
Three former Memphis officers convicted in Tyre Nichols’ fatal beating
The beating of Tyre Nichols reignited debates over the use of excessive force by law enforcement, particularly in Black communities. The five officers involved,...
Despite updated policies, legislation, New Jersey police still use excessive force during mental health crises
Najee Seabrooks, Andrew Jerome Washington, III. Victoria Lee. All three were fatally shot by police officers in New Jersey within the past two years....
Happy 90th Birth Anniversary to Brother Abdul Wahid Muhammad!
On behalf of the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan, Mother Khadijah Farrakhan, the Farrakhan Family, Nation of Islam Shura Executive Council and The Final Call Brother...
Culture, refinement and the gift of music
CHICAGO—The National Headquarters of the Nation of Islam, Mosque Maryam, was graced by the magnificent sounds of the Nation of Islam Musical Ensemble’s “Sounds...
Californians weigh bill that would extend ‘three-strikes’ style sentencing to certain low-level offenses
LOS ANGELES—This November Californians will vote on a bill that would extend “three-strikes” style sentencing to include low-level nonviolent drug and theft offenses. According to...
Boston’s Mosque No. 11 enjoys a celebration and homecoming
by Ralph Muhammad BOSTON—Believers recently celebrated a “Homecoming, Anniversary, and Rebirth of the Nation of Islam Banquet in Boston.” The celebration, facilitated by Muhammad Mosque...
New Report: State Department-funded fact-checkers to censor ‘lawful speech’
The U.S. government’s actions fueled “a censorship ecosystem” that suppressed people’s First Amendment rights and made it difficult for some certain small independent media...
Haitians demand end to hatred and lies
CHICAGO—Downcast skies and rain couldn’t stop Haitian Americans and their supporters from gathering downtown at Federal Plaza to denounce hateful comments by GOP presidential...
Culture, unity on display at 55th Annual African American Day Parade in Harlem
NEW YORK—In the streets of Harlem, there was a demonstration of the richness of culture, beauty, and a glimpse of Black unity as marchers,...