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‘In Good Company’:

Great Leaders Opposed By Jewish Groups The magnificent message delivered by the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan on July 4, 2020, watered the souls of millions of people in America and around the world.  Within 24 hours, the Minister’s message had been viewed by at least 1.8 million people.  And the reactions to his bold and divinely inspired message have been...

Seeds of anger, days of rage

Fed up with oppression, police violence, emotions are high, U.S. cities explode MINNEAPOLIS—Unrest gripped the city in the aftermath of the death of George Floyd, a 46-year-old Black man, in the custody of a White police officer. His Memorial Day death ignited deep anger, frustration and outrage that included an outbreak of rioting and rebellion, and a massive police presence...

Black America Hardest Hit By Coronavirus

Healthcare Justice

NNPA/FCN)—Early data and deaths are showing Blacks are disproportionate victims of the Covid-19 pandemic based on health and other problems rooted in historical oppression and inequity. Congressional leaders have called for more data collection and release of data based on race as the pandemic enters what the White House called a crucial phase in early April. Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr.,...