Thousands protest Israeli prime minister’s visit to the nation’s capital
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Tens of thousands of activists, organizers and every day citizens came from around the country to protest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech...
Unapologetically Black, Unapologetically Bold Remembering Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee served her constituents in Houston for more than three decades before passing away on July 19 at the age of...
Drug overdoses rising among Blacks along with roadblocks to treatment
In his 1993 book, “A Torchlight for America,” the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan states that what the Nation of Islam offers is an example...
Reflections and rekindling a spirit of unity in Ferguson, Missouri
ST. LOUIS—During the first 12 days of August, friends, family and supporters are traveling to Ferguson, Missouri, for a somber anniversary and reflective commemoration....
Working cheerfully for a righteous cause
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...
Dissatisfaction grows as issues plague New Jersey’s transit system
by Yaminah Muhammad NEWARK—From traveling to and from work and school to other obligations around the state, thousands of commuters rely on NJ TRANSIT to...
Watchdogs blame corporate concentration for global IT outage
by Brett Wilkins, CommonDreams.org Digital rights advocates responded to havoc-wreaking global technology outage by sounding the alarm on the Big Tech monopolies. The outage—which is being...
In a California gold rush town, some Black families are fighting for land taken from their ancestors
COLOMA, Calif.—In a tiny town where the California gold rush began, Black families are seeking restitution for land that was taken from their ancestors...
Turning pain into power: Loved ones of police violence victims lead the charge for change
A movement fueled by grief, anger, and an unyielding demand for justice is growing across the country. Loved ones of people killed...
The War Against Obesity (Fat), Part 4
The Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan Calls On The Entire Black Nation To Begin: Building The Will, Continued (According to the American Journal of Public...