Black Women for Positive Change marks ‘Month of Non-Violence’ initiative
By Black Women for Positive Change October 1-31, 2023, marks the 12th Annual Month of Non-Violence, Families, Voter Rights and Opportunities, (Month of Non-Violence) sponsored...
St. Louis mayor under fire for decisions on the city’s unhoused and local jails
ST. LOUIS—St. Louis’ first Black woman mayor, Tishaura Jones, is facing some public scrutiny over recent deaths in the city jail and the dilemma...
Police did not give Black Alabama homeowner time to respond before killing him, attorney says
DECATUR, Ala.—An attorney representing the family of a Black man who was fatally shot at his home by police said on Oct. 6 that...
‘We’re not gonna wait around forever’: UAW expands strike to Ford’s most profitable plant
by Jake Johnson The United Auto Workers launched a surprise strike at Ford’s most profitable plant on the evening of October 11, calling on nearly 9,000 members...
A Day of Community Service around the Nation of Islam
In honor of the Most Honorable Elijah Muhammad’s 126th Birth Anniversary, observed and commemorated on October 7, the men and women of the Nation...
Muslim radio veteran gets inducted into Black Radio Hall of Fame
The 2023 induction program took place at the Embassy Suites on October 7. The National Black Radio Hall of Fame consists of 16 categories,...
Palestinian solidarity march in downtown Chicago
CHICAGO—The Chicago Coalition for Justice in Palestine organized a march in downtown Chicago to protest what they argue are atrocities being committed by the...
Memphis activists gather for peaceful march to call attention to injustice
By Zakiyyah Muhammad MEMPHIS—Activists and supporters peacefully gathered in downtown Memphis in support of Palestinian civilians in Gaza on Oct. 13. The Palestinian American Community...
Southern Region M.G.T. serving as lifesavers in the community
ATLANTA—Adorned in bright, colorful garments, the Muslim women of the Nation of Islam’s Southern Region, including the cities of Atlanta; College Park, Georgia; Augusta,...
After 10 years, Georgia couple still searching for answers in their son’s death
Although 10 years have passed since the death of 17-year-old Kendrick Johnson, whose body was found inside a rolled-up wrestling mat, a day after...