U.S. imperialism is at the root of Haiti’s turmoil
“Corruption has appeared in the land and the sea, on account of what the hands of men have wrought”—Holy Quran 30:41 The world is reeling...
‘Farrakhan Litmus Test’ resurges, as Jews attack Black congressman in New York
U.S. Congressman Jamaal Bowman (D-N.Y.) is the latest Black leader being asked to take the “Farrakhan litmus test,” a test often used by members...
Mental health concerns rise among Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities
By Yaminah Muhammad In recent years, mental health awareness has grown into a leading global issue. And with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...
Minnesota court affirms rejection of teaching license for ex-officer who shot Philando Castile
ST. PAUL, Minn.—A Minnesota board was justified when it rejected a substitute teaching license for a former police officer who fatally shot a Black man...
Housing and Urban Development Secretary Marcia Fudge announces retirement
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Marcia Fudge, a former Congressional Black Caucus Chair and a staunch advocate for the Black Press of America,...
Racial disparities and environmental factors influence sarcoidosis risk in U.S. population
New research published in the Annals of the American Thoracic Society reveals significant racial disparities in sarcoidosis incidence in the United States. Based on data...
Warden ousted as FBI again searches California federal women’s prison plagued by sexual abuse
The warden of a troubled federal women’s prison in California has been ousted months into his tenure as FBI agents on March 11 hauled boxes of...
Kenyan activists are on a mission to end gender-based violence as attacks on women surge
NAIROBI, Kenya—Njeri Migwi’s phone buzzes incessantly. Phone calls and messages keep coming in from women seeking help to escape life-threatening situations. A mother and...
Wrongful convictions, innocence, and exoneration
DETROIT—The Nation of Islam’s National Prison Reform Ministry held an inspiring, empowering and at times emotional discussion during Saviours’ Day 2024 about the need...
C.R.O.E. hosts 37th Annual Founders’ Day event
CHICAGO—The Coalition for the Remembrance of Elijah Muhammad, commonly known as C.R.O.E., located at 2435 W. 71st Street, held its 37th Annual Founders’ Day...