Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs aspires to create new Black Wall Street through online marketplace Empower Global
LOS ANGELES—Sean “Diddy” Combs wants to strengthen the Black dollar: The music mogul is spearheading a new online marketplace called Empower Global that will...
Police chief appeals to faith community for a safer Memphis
MEMPHIS—More than 150 people flocked to the New Olivet Worship Center for the second installment of a series of town halls initiated by Police...
To proclaim liberty to the captives, Part 2
by Student Minister Dr. Abdul Haleem Muhammad Student National Prison Reform Minister Abdullah Muhammad has been given a monumental assignment by the Honorable Minister Louis...
First Lady of Maryland among honorees at awards luncheon
First Lady of Maryland, Dawn Moore, was honored with a “History Maker” award at a “Community of Excellence Awards” luncheon held in mid-June at...
F.O.I. of Mosque No. 7C receive recognition for ‘fishing’
By Daleel Jabir Muhammad “And everyone has a goal to which he turns (himself), so vie with one another in good works.” —Holy Qur’an 2:148 NEW...
Muslims face structural racism in Germany: Report
Muslims in Germany face racism, hatred and discrimination on a daily basis, according to an independent commission assigned by the German government. The Independent Group...
Lack of funding forces UN to slash food program in Haiti amid a surge in malnutrition
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico—The UN’s World Food Program announced July 17 that it is facing a shortage of funds and won’t be able to...
Gentrification and the battle to keep mosque open at Shaw University
Shaw University, located in Raleigh, N.C., is an HBCU (Historical Black College and University) and is the first one in North Carolina and in...
Navigating the role of hip hop as a mother in the culture
by Arian Nicole Muhammad COMMENTARY When it comes to rap music, this question may take many down memory lane with a smile: “When did you fall...
A beautiful rarity: Black Muslim woman earns Ph.D. in biomedical science
by Yaminah Muhammad Rare: (of a thing) not found in large numbers and consequently of interest or value. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, only about...