Urban League ‘crusades’ for economic justice
National Urban League WASHINGTON (FinalCall.com) - National Urban League President Marc Morial is calling his membership to embark on an economic “crusade” to try again to make good on the promise of economic opportunity and prosperity for all by narrowing the gaps that exist in the American “Equality Index.” The need is clear. In measurable ways, Mr. Morial said, at...
Support grows to keep depiction of Minister Farrakhan on Black Lives Matter wall mural
by Daleel Jabir Muhammad @DaleelJabir NEW YORK—After receiving backlash from the town’s supervisor, a young Black artist and his supporters are standing and united on efforts to keep an image of the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan on a wall mural with other known Black leaders in Greenburgh, New York. The mural is located under the I-287 bridge on Manhattan Avenue in...
Anti-war groups call for massive September mobilization
After seizing Baghdad, U.S. military is deep in a quagmire (FCN, 06-13-2005)International A.N.S.W.E.R. (InternationAnswer.org) WASHINGTON (FinalCall.com) - A broad anti-war coalition is planning a mass march, encircling the White House September 24. The International ANSWER Coalition–along with a diverse group of civil rights, religious and community organizations–plans to mobilize 100,000 opponents to the U.S. occupation and war in Iraq here...
Rideshare workers demand better wages, safety measures
CHICAGO—Rideshare drivers gathered outside City Hall on September 21, along with a few aldermen calling on the city to require better wages and improved safety measures for the industry. The Chicago Gig Alliance demands the city council take action on an ordinance that would set a minimum wage for Uber, Lyft, and other rideshare companies’ drivers, institute a cap on...
Prime time telethon to benefit for hurricane victims
Hurricane Katrina: Is Looting a Question of Skin Color? (BlackElectorate.com, 09-01-2005) NEW YORK ((FinalCall.com) - Black Entertainment Television (BET) announced at a September 1st noon-time press conference held in the Manhattan headquarters of the American Red Cross of Greater New York that they are partnering with the National Urban League, American Red Cross, Hip-Hop Summit Action Network chairman, Russell Simmons, Kevin...
Believers host community outreach event in Trenton, N.J.
TRENTON—Nation of Islam Study Group Coordinator Richard Muhammad lead the Believers of Trenton, New Jersey on a recent community outreach event. The Fruit of Islam (F.O.I.) and Muslim Girls Training and General Civilization Class (M.G.T.) participated in the September 28 outing which was centered in the community where one of Trenton’s homeless centers is located and also in the...
Redemption: Stanley Tookie Williams Memorial Webcast
FCNNEWSSOURCE The memorial service for peacemaker Stanley Tookie Williams took place December 20, 2005 in Los Angeles at Bethel A.M.E. Church. Among the participants were Reverend Jesse L. Jackson, platinum recording artist Snoop Dogg, the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan, long time Tookie Williams advocate and friend Barbara Becnel and Travon Williams, son of Stanley Tookie Williams. FinalCall.com News has made...
Revolutionary Healing focuses on mental health, community
Join in on the Third Annual Friendsgiving Festival on Nov. 20 in Palmetto, Georgia Since 2020, the third Sunday in November has become a break in the traditional American holiday season. This year is no different. YoNasDa LoneWolf, a prominent activist of Black and Native American descent, is back with her third annual Friendsgiving Festival in Palmetto, Georgia. On Nov. 20,...
Bush defends war, thousands protest
British Protesters Call Condoleezza Rice a War Criminal and Human Rights Abuser (Al Jazeera, 03-31-2006)The "War on Terror" Exposed (FCN Webcast, 05-03-2004) THE WHITE HOUSE (FinalCall.com) - President George Bush cloaked himself in the blood of the martyrs who have died defending his Iraq war policy and assured reporters that his administration is “implementing a strategy that would lead...
Obama Center construction halted after noose found on site
CHICAGO—Construction on the Obama Presidential Center has been temporarily halted after a noose was found on the building site on November 10. The Chicago Police Department told ABC News that they were notified at 4 p.m. of a noose hanging in the stairwell at the construction site and are currently investigating. The $830 million project was set to be completed...