Magnitude 4.2 earthquake shakes part of Northern California, setting off quake alert system
SACRAMENTO, Calif.—A magnitude 4.2 earthquake shook part of Northern California between the state capital and the San Francisco Bay region on October 18, setting off automated quake alerts. The 9:29 a.m. quake was centered in the agricultural Isleton area about 32 miles southwest of Sacramento, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The area is largely occupied by the Sacramento-San Joaquin...
Giving back and filling a need in a nationwide ‘Day of Service’
Atonement. Reconciliation. Responsibility. These were the central and key themes of the historic Million Man March called by the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan on October 16, 1995. To commemorate the 28th anniversary, on October 16 of this year, around the country, Muslim followers of the Most Honorable Elijah Muhammad under the leadership of Minister Farrakhan participated in a nationwide...
An enjoyable ‘Day of Service’ visiting seniors in Detroit
by Alverda Ann Muhammad Brother Askia Muhammad, my beloved husband and senior editor of The Final Call, who passed away last year, cautioned me to never use the phrase, “And a good time was had by all!” as the ending to any article I write. So, I will begin this article with that sentiment. October 7 was the birth anniversary of...
Panel reflects on the legacy of the Million Man March
BALTIMORE—Muhammad Mosque No. 6 in Baltimore started the celebration of the 28th Anniversary of the Million Man March and the Holy Day of Atonement. On Saturday, October 14, the mosque hosted a panel discussion looking at the March and what’s happened 28 years later. The event was held at Dorothy I. Height Elementary School. The panel featured Dr. Tyrone Powers,...
‘Un-Smiting the Shepherd and Strengthening the Believers’ Student Minister Demetric Muhammad visits cities around the country
by Khadir Muhammad and Khadijah Muhammad Student Minister Demetric Muhammad of Mosque No. 55 in Memphis is a member of the Nation of Islam Research Group, and an author of 15 books. He strives to focus his ministry on the defense of the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan against the false claims of our enemies and on the pastoral care of...
Atonement Proclamation in Birmingham
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.—In the spirit of the 28th Anniversary of the Million Man March and the Holy Day of Atonement, Muhammad Mosque No. 69 acquired through Mayor Randall Woodfin and the city government a Proclamation declaring in the City of Birmingham October 16th as the official “Day of Atonement.” The presentation of the proclamation was done on October 10, before the...
Gilead Falsely Advertised Remdesivir as Safe and Effective, Lawsuit Alleges
A lawsuit filed last week alleges Gilead knew remdesivir, prescribed for people hospitalized with COVID-19, could cause kidney damage, but failed to disclose that and other risks. by Michael Nevradakis, Ph.D. - The Defender This article was originally published by The Defender—Children’s Health Defense’s News & Views Website The widow of a man who died after being treated for COVID-19 with remdesivir, and...
A message to reach the masses
CHICAGO—The sanctuary of Mosque Maryam in Chicago was filled to capacity on October 15 with members of the Nation of Islam, visitors and guests to commemorate the 28th anniversary of the historic Million Man March. In 1995, nearly two million Black men from various backgrounds gathered in Washington, D.C. responding to the call of the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan...
War rages and a growing humanitarian crisis faces the Palestinian people
The vicious war between the Occupier State of Israel and the Palestinian resistance is growing graver by the day with no sign of let-up nor any political will for a cease-fire or pullback from the death and destruction that has already killed thousands of Palestinians and Israelis. Since the war began on Oct. 7, with an unprecedented barrage of...
California governor signs laws compelling universities to report return of Native American remains
SACRAMENTO, Calif.—Gov. Gavin Newsom signed two laws on October 10 intended to compel California’s public university systems to make progress in their review and return of Native American remains and artifacts. Decades-old state and federal legislation, known as repatriation laws, require government entities to return these items to tribes. Those artifacts could include prayer sticks or wolves’ skins that have...