Spreading the light of Islam
The Fruit of Islam (F.O.I.), the men who belong to the Nation of Islam, work hard and work cheerfully across the country to deliver...
Report exposes how chains like Dollar General prey on the poor with cash-back fees
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau published a report Aug. 27 highlighting how large retailers such as Dollar General and Kroger exploit low-income communities’ lack of access...
U.S. weather includes heat wave, tropical storm, landslide, flash flood and snow
FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn.—It was a wild week of weather in many parts of the United States, from heat waves to snowstorms to flash floods. Here’s...
Proposed legislation in California for Native American mascot ban
LOS ANGELES—California lawmak-ers have proposed a bill prohibiting all public K-12 schools in the state from using derogatory terms for school or athletic team...
N.O.I. Musical Ensemble brings sounds of harmony to New York
by Yaminah Muhammad HARLEM—Majestic vibrations filled the sixth floor of the Alhambra Ballroom on Saturday, August 24, as the Nation of Islam’s Musical Ensemble performed...
Open for global business
A turnout of nearly 3,000 attendees at The National Black Business Conference promotes global Black, African unity, building alliances and more ATLANTA—The National Business League...
Colleges, universities enact policies to quell student protests for Palestine
Zubair, a junior at Stony Brook University in New York, entered the fall semester on probation. He was one of 29 demonstrators arrested for...
They are killing us through the food
The first thing Elijah Muhammad said we should do with your first million dollars—He said, ‘Set up farming to feed your people,’ that’s number...
Zuckerberg admits Biden administration pressured Facebook to censor COVID-related content
by Brenda Baletti, Ph.D. The Defender This article was published on The Defender—Children’s Health Defense News & Views Website on August 22, 2024 Meta CEO Mark...
Protests, solidarity and taking a stand
As colleges and universities around the U.S. begin classes this fall, many students are resuming protests to voice their concerns about the ongoing genocide...