D.C. stop-and-frisk practice still disproportionately targets Blacks
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Brian Hemphill was walking down the street in southwest D.C. when he heard a police siren. The squad car pulled up next to him and the police stopped him. They conducted a common practice called “stop-and-frisk” primarily used to get guns off the street. “They told me to get against the fence,” Mr. Hemphill told The Final Call. “I’m...
Palestinian American group claims victory in Chicago case
CHICAGO—The U.S. Palestinian Community Network in Chicago claimed victory Sept. 19 when a member of the group was found not guilty of “obstructing of traffic” and “disorderly conduct” charges stemming from the Tax Day 2024 protests, in which 55 Palestinians and supporters were arrested. “Attorneys from the National Lawyers Guild highlighted then-Chicago Police Commander David Harris’ abuse of power, and...
Worldwide depopulation of the darker peoples of the world
Well, during my 2012 Saviours’ Day message, we spoke on a plan by the government of the United States led by Dr. Henry Kissinger to engage in worldwide depopulation of the darker peoples of the world. Mr. Kissinger as Secretary of State under President Nixon signed National Security Study Memorandum 200, titled “Implications of Worldwide Population Growth for U.S....
‘Too little, too late’? After Zuckerberg comes clean on censorship, media outlets ‘update’ old news articles
by Michael Nevradakis, Ph.D. The Defender Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s admission last month that senior Biden administration officials pressured Facebook to censor content related to COVID-19 during the pandemic has prompted some media outlets to correct articles published years ago. This article was published on The Defender—Children’s Health Defense News & Views Website on September 13, 2024 Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s admission last month...
Black journalists press Vice President Kamala Harris on hot-button issues
For the first time in 24 years, both the Republican and the Democratic presidential nominees accepted the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) invitation to discuss key policy issues. The organization held an in-person conversation with Democratic nominee Vice President Kamala Harris on Sept. 17 in downtown Philadelphia. The sit down came nearly two months after the NABJ’s contentious interview...
Chicago Friday night peace walks address gun violence
CHICAGO—Friday night peace walks are a staple of the ministry and work of Father Michael Pfleger and the Faith Community of St. Sabina, a Black parish on the South Side of Chicago. The walks reflect decades of efforts to lessen violence, increase peace and build a sense of community in the Auburn Gresham and Englewood neighborhoods. One of the themes...
53rd Annual CBC Foundation Legislative Conference aims to ‘amplify Black voices’
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The 53rd Annual Legislative Conference (ALC) of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) attracted some Black politicians, activists and policymakers from around the country to collaborate on strategies for ensuring and maintaining Black advancements. This year’s theme “From Vision to Victory: Amplifying Black Voices” offered participants four days of panels, workshops, receptions and a National Town Hall that...
After three years, Ahmaud Arbery’s family is still waiting for ex-prosecutor’s misconduct trial
SAVANNAH, Ga.—Three years after a former Georgia district attorney was indicted on charges alleging she interfered with police investigating the 2020 killing of Ahmaud Arbery, the case’s slow progression through the court system has sputtered to a halt, one the presiding judge insists is temporary. Jackie Johnson was the state’s top prosecutor for coastal Glynn County in February 2020, when Arbery was...
M.U.I. New York alumni gather for joyous weekend reunion
STONE MOUNTAIN, Georgia—Muhammad University (M.U.I.) of Islam New York’s alumni, former faculty and staff, spent a weekend in Stone Mountain, Georgia, fondly reminiscing on their old school days. The Alumni Board and Reunion Planning Committee hosted a class reunion held Sept. 6-8. The reunion included a meet and greet, a park day and Sunday brunch. The Honorable Elijah Muhammad, Eternal...
Youth basketball team honors legacy of Sister Karen Farrakhan
CHICAGO—The spirit of community, mentorship, and resilience was on full display at the Hoopers 2 Heaven basketball event on September 8, as one of the participating teams was named in honor of Sister Karen Farrakhan. Sister Karen Farrakhan, 63, a devoted mother, wife, and dedicated member of the Nation of Islam, returned to Allah on August 8, 2024. The tribute...