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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
Do for self: Business expo is a big hit
CHICAGO—The Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan has described business as “the activity of life.” That expression was set in motion at the Mosque Maryam Business...
‘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,...
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...
‘We are a resurrection’: Poor People’s Campaign rallies for low-wage voters in D.C.
by Olivia Rosane, CommonDreams.org Thousands of poor and low-wage workers and their supporters from religious, labor, and social justice organizations rallied in Washington, D.C., on...
Human traffickers: The sinister cabal of human trafficking
by Raúl Antonio Capote, Granma Each year, between 14,500 and 17,000 people from some 59 countries are trafficked into the U.S.; however, experts in the...