Man sues Florida officers who severely beat him after foot chase
A Florida man filed a federal lawsuit Oct. 31 against three Jacksonville sheriff’s officers who severely beat him last year after he ran from a traffic stop, alleging they used excessive force that resulted in permanent injuries to his head, an eye and a kidney. Le’Keian Woods, who said he still suffers migraines and eye pain, is suing Jacksonville officers Hunter Sullivan,...
The 2024 elections and America’s political turmoil
The United States is looking ahead in the aftermath of the 2024 national elections that ended with Donald J. Trump winning the White House over Vice President Kamala Harris. Republicans also expanded their control by taking the Senate and political pundits, analysts and the country are once again facing a level of national dissatisfaction that propelled the former Republican...
‘Come Out Of Her My People’ by Student Minister Ishmael Muhammad
In the Name of Allah,the Beneficent, the Merciful As-Salaam Alaikum! We believe that the mission that Allah God gave the Honorable Elijah Muhammad to raise us up from the spiritual, mental, moral, political and physical death and to form us into a mighty nation can never be reversed. Where’s the proof? How long have we been here? I’m talking about the Nation...
‘Forever chemicals’ contaminate U.S. food supply
First, toxic “forever chemicals” permeated half of the country’s water supply, now they contaminate America’s food supply. Farmers and ranchers in Grandview, Texas, have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), alleging that their property, livelihoods, and health have been harmed by “forever chemicals” contamination in sewage sludge spread on a neighbor’s property. Sewage sludge, or ‘biosolids’, is...
The life and legacy of the iconic Quincy Jones
LOS ANGELES—The world is remembering the legendary Quincy Jones. The multi-Grammy Award-winning producer, arranger, composer, and multi-media entrepreneur passed away peacefully at 91 on Nov. 3. Mr. Jones was surrounded at his Bel Air home by his children, siblings and close family, according to a statement The Final Call received via email on Nov. 4 from Sujata Murthy, executive vice...
Justice reform urged as Chicago faces $1B deficit from wrongful convictions
CHICAGO—Alderman Gilbert Villegas of the 36th Ward is advocating for a resolution to address Chicago’s ballooning expenses related to wrongful convictions that have cost the city more than $781 million and could add to its $1 billion budget deficit. Speaking at a town hall at Faith Community of St. Sabina on October 27, Alderman Villegas, joined by Father Michael L....
Leonard Peltier still suffering medical neglect in prison
Native American and Indigenous rights activist, Leonard Peltier, 80, continues to languish behind the bars of a federal prison in Florida after being denied a compassionate release for his age and failing health, after 50 years of incarceration. Over the years, his health has steadily declined. Mr. Peltier was recently hospitalized again briefly in late October. This has renewed...
Bronzeville: The Musical coming to Apollo Theater on Nov. 16-17!
Margaret Mahdi, founder and director of Mahdi Theatre Company, is set to present her production of “Bronzeville: The Musical” at the famed Apollo Theater in New York City on November 16 and 17. Tickets are still available! “Bronzeville: The Musical” is a “poignant and captivating journey that follows a father guiding his wayward teenage son on an enlightening path through...
Forgive yourself and improve your health, part II
In my last article (See The Final Call, Vol. 44 No. 2), I discussed the first four of the Eight Steps of Atonement given to us by the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan. This article will discuss the final four steps. We will begin with reviewing step number five which focuses on taking action to show you are sorry for what...
Environmental injustice and struggles facing Latino migrant farmworkers
Latino interest groups, including advocates for environmental justice, migrant, and farmworker rights, have been rallying across California’s Central Valley to demand accountability from government and corporate entities. They are also seeking to build coalitions to address decades-long health and environmental crises impacting these workers. “We have programs that are concerned with air quality because we have the worst air quality...