NOI Prison Reform Ministry Under Attack: Facts Rebut False Propaganda!
By Demetric Muhammad -Guest Columnist- In a vicious flourish of lies, the Washington Examiner published a full-frontal assault on one of Black America's most cherished institutions–the Nation of Islam; to be more specific, the Nation of Islam's legendary Prison Reform Ministry. Yes, the same Prison Reform Ministry that was started by the Most Honorable Elijah Muhammad with over 80 of...
Student Minister Tony Muhammad, Rooted In Love For A Community That Loves Him Too
By Charlene Muhammad CHARLENEM LOS ANGELES–For more than two decades, Nation of Islam Student Minister Tony Muhammad has demonstrated a love, commitment and dedication to his people in Los Angeles that has grown into the pure and near perfect love displayed in recent days since the passing of beloved rapper/entrepreneur Ermias Asghedom aka Nipsey Hussle. When the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan...
Mumia health update focus of community rally
By Michael Z. Muhammad -Contributing Writer- PHILADELPHIA–The Nation of Islam Prison Reform Ministry hosted a community rally at Muhammad Mosque No. 12. The purpose was to inform and update the community on the health condition of Mumia Abu-Jamal who supporters argue has been in prison for over 30 years wrongfully convicted for killing a Philadelphia police officer. Mr. Abu-Jamal nearly died...
Berve Power Sr.: A Principled Man
, Contributing Writer CHICAGO–Roughly a thousand friends, family and Lindblom High school alumni flocked to Christ Universal Temple to celebrate the life of Berve Power Sr., a man who–with style, swagger and fearlessness–maintained, protected and loved his family, made chemistry interesting to Black students and was a strong example of Black fatherhood and manhood to many Black youth in...
Virtual townhall addresses ongoing reparations push
A group of community activists, attorneys and scholars insisted “reparations are on the ballot” which was the main topic of discussion during a virtual townhall meeting held days before the 2020 presidential election. Panelists included Dr. Ron Daniels, president of the National African American Reparations Commission; Attorney Nkechi Taifa, an author and activist; Kamm Howard, national co-chair of National Coalition...
Drug company profit motives, unanswered questions generate major concerns about vaccine announcements
Pharmaceutical giant Pfizer and its partner BioNTech have requested emergency use authorization from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for their Covid-19 vaccine claiming a 95 percent success rate, and Moderna, Inc., boasting its vaccine is 94.5 percent effective, intends to follow suit in coming weeks. At Final Call presstime, a third pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca reported its late-stage trials showed...
Media hype aside, vaccine distrust remains problem
As the Food and Drug Administration approved a second vaccine for Emergency Use Authorization, the federal government kept escalating its campaign to pressure Blacks disproportionately impacted by coronavirus to take the experimental drug. Its $115 million strategy includes carting out Black doctors, nurses, politicians and celebrities to publicly take the shot for photo ops or to advocate for it. The FDA...
‘You don’t want to come to Columbus if you are Black’ The police killing of Andre Hill and an ugly history, deadly pattern in an Ohio city
Andre Hill is another name added to a seemingly endless list of Black men around the country fatally shot by police. His death was caused by Columbus, Ohio, officer Adam Coy, a 19-year veteran of the force who was fired days later. The death of Mr. Hill has touched another Black family, leaving them grieving after a needless loss. The...
Supporters of Chicago’s Father Michael Pflfleger come to his defense
CHICAGO—Saint Sabina Church and supporters of Father Michael Louis Pfleger held a recent press conference in support of the Chicago priest after a second accuser came forward with allegations of sexual abuse from 45 years ago. Present at the Jan. 25 press conference was Illinois State Senator Jacqueline Collins; Reverend Saeed Richardson; Reverend Will Hall; St. Sabina Minister Kimberly Lymore;...
Love Not Blood Campaign Hosts Unsung Heroes Awards!
(FCN)—The Love Not Blood Campaign recently honored its 2020-2021 Unsung Heroes in a virtual ceremony. The non-profit campaign is led by Cephus “Uncle Bobby” X Johnson and “Aunt Bee” Beatrice X Johnson, a husband-and-wife team that assists those who have lost a loved one to police violence or community violence. The awards ceremony was held Feb. 13 and recognized activists,...