Remembering and honoring the Black Solidarity Day movement of Dr. Carlos Russell
by Daleel Jabir Muhammad BROOKLYN, New York— The December 12th Movement recently held its Black Unity Rally to commemorate the 54th anniversary of Black Solidarity Day in Brooklyn, New York. The theme was “Resistance and Reparations Now!” In the early days of the Black Power Movement, there were Black leaders, musicians, and elected officials who championed the cause for Black liberation....
The State of Black Housing in America
Miles Sheridan got married and decided to sell his Prince Georges County, Maryland home. The new couple needed a bigger space. Mr. Sheridan staged his house to look appealing to potential buyers and put most of their stuff in storage. His realtor told him the house may be on the market for at least two weeks, maybe a month. ...
Stage play on the life of Judge Greg Mathis
by Lionel Muhammad PARK FOREST, Ill.—Judge Greg Mathis is a well-known and prominent figure in the legal profession and television industry. His life challenges and triumphs are the subject of a stage play, “Don’t Judge Me,” which was performed Nov. 10-12 at Theater 47 in Park Forest, Ill., a Chicago suburb. Born on April 5, 1960, in Detroit, Michigan, young Greg...
A day of atonement and unity in the community
“These are on guidance from their Lord, and these are they who are Successful.”—Holy Qur’an 31:5 BROOKLYN, New York—In commemoration of the historic Million Man March 28 years ago, the Nation of Islam believers of Muhammad Mosque No. 7C in Brooklyn, New York, took on the call by the Shura Executive Council to recommit and sacrifice for the Holy Day...
Rosebud’s Reflections celebrates new location with grand opening
CHICAGO—Rosebud’s Reflections celebrated their 10-year anniversary with a grand opening and new location featuring The Blue Rose Showroom. On November 4, the shop located at 623 East 67th Street in Chicago became home to the modest yet fashionable women’s clothing boutique. Modest fashion is described as loose-fitting clothing, knee or ankle-length dresses and skirts, and tops that cover the chest...
Protesters respond to call to ‘Shut It Down for Palestine’
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Protesters gathered in cities around the world in response to the global call to “Shut It Down For Palestine.” From Kent, United Kingdom, to Vancouver, British Columbia, to Philadelphia, people took to the streets calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. Protesters occupied the lobby of The New York Times, accusing the media of biased reporting toward Israel....
The criminal effect of being labeled ‘anti-Semitic’
“The First Amendment” of The United States Constitution reads as follows: “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.” And so, I would like to put...
Punished for standing up for human rights
Rep. Rashida Tlaib censured by House of Representatives Singled out for standing up unapologetically for the human rights of Palestinians and for advocating a ceasefire from retaliatory strikes by Israel that at presstime had killed more than 11,000 civilians, the U.S. House of Representatives voted 234-188, on November 7, to condemn Representative Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.), an Arab American Congresswoman and...
33rd Annual National Black Farmers Association Conference ‘Reclaiming, Regaining and Regenerating Our Farms’
NATCHEZ, Miss.—“How many farmers in the room?” asked National Black Farmers Association (NBFA) founder and president Dr. John W. Boyd Jr. during his opening remarks to the 33rd Annual National Black Farmers Conference held at the Hotel Vue in Natchez, Mississippi. “If you’re farming, you’re not farming because of the money. I don’t farm because of the money and...
Black farmers, urban gardeners empowered through the BUGS Conference
PHILADELPHIA—The Black Farmers and Urban Gardeners National Conference (BUGS) brought together a diverse group of Black farmers, urban gardeners, food justice advocates, policymakers, and experts worldwide. Taking place at Temple University, this event served as a platform for sharing innovative ideas, valuable resources, and best practices. In recent years, the popularity of urban gardening and small-scale farming has skyrocketed. These...