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Black union activists: Time to organize workers from the grassroots up

Bill Fletcher, Jr. long-time labor activist, and senior scholar with the Institute for Policy Studies recently authored a book titled “They're Bankrupting Us - And 20 Other Myths About Unions” argues that unions are necessary for democracy and to ensure economic and social justice. In an earlier eBook “Reimaging Labor Unions: Busting Myths, Building Movements,” Mr. Fletcher said unions...

Black veterans tell their stories, part 2 After headlines fade, the effect of war lingers for soldiers and their children

Between 1964–1975, more than 2.7 million American servicemembers served in the Vietnam War, including more than 300,000 Black soldiers, sailors, airmen, Marines and Coast Guardsmen. Yet, their individual testimonies have often been overlooked by history. One such story is that of a young U.S. Army Green Beret separated from his pregnant Vietnamese girlfriend after the withdrawal of American combat troops...

Raising boys to men – Lupe Fiasco gives straight talk to young, Black men

Contributing Writer Gathering for encouragement and a reality check CHICAGO (FinalCall.com) - Hip hop Artist Lupe Fiasco provided straight talk to young, Black men who recently graduated from area high schools gathered to be honored for their achievement. Participants included Black male elementary school students, parents, pastors, guardians, and teachers. “This mass Black Male graduation ceremony represented a beacon of hope...

Tyre Nichols remembered by family, friends one year after his death

by Zakiyyah Muhammad @zakiyyahmaryam_ MEMPHIS—Candles, framed photos of Tyre Nichols, and “Justice for Tyre” signs surround the exact spot where the young, Black man was brutally beaten by Memphis police. One year later, a vigil honoring Tyre Nichols was held on Jan. 7 at 6727 Castlegate Lane in the city. And, one year later his family and friends are still demanding...

Big league problems: Ugly side of NFL exposed in Miami Dolphins scandal

(FinalCall.com) - Voicemail rants and e-mails directed at a Black player for the Miami Dolphins opened Pandora's Box on an ugly side of life inside the $35 billion industry known as the National Football League. Second-year offensive lineman Jonathan Martin left the team saying he could no longer tolerate bullying that included racial slurs handed out by a teammate. “Jonathan...

New ‘Ebony Alert’ law to help bring missing Black youth and women home is now in effect

LOS ANGELES—California’s new Ebony Alert law to address the crisis of Black children and women between the ages of 12 and 25 who are reported missing under unexplained or suspicious circumstances took effect on Jan. 1. On Jan. 4, the California Highway Patrol issued the first Ebony Alert for a missing 17-year-old girl who had last been seen on Dec....

Zionists increase tension again over historic Muslim holy place

By Saeed Shabazz-Staff Writer- UNITED NATIONS (FinalCall.com) - Heads of the Arab League, the Non-Aligned Movement, Organization of the Islamic Cooperation and the Palestinian Ambassador Riyad Mansour recently complained Israeli extremists, including government officials, have increased threats and tensions over an important Muslim mosque in Jerusalem, repeatedly breaching protocols for the holy site and using troops to storm the grounds. The...

Muslim Program of the Nation of Islam: A path to Freedom, Justice and Equality

DETROIT — “The Muslim Program: A Divine Guide, Blueprint and Solution” workshop focused on highlighting how the program—found on page 39 of every Final Call newspaper and was also on the back page of every Muhammad Speaks—has been and continues to be a guide for reparations, good governance, and community engagement explained an esteemed group of panelists assembled during...

Lawsuit names officer in highway police beating

By Charlene Muhammad CHARLENEM ‘We refuse to let the system fail her again' LOS ANGELES - Lawyers for 51-year-old Marlene Pinnock have amended her civil rights lawsuit to name Daniel L. Andrew (#20470) as the California Highway Patrol officer shown on video brutally beating her on the side of a freeway. The new complaint filed July 26 further names CHP Investigator “S....

C.R.O.E. hosts 37th Annual Founders’ Day event

CHICAGO—The Coalition for the Remembrance of Elijah Muhammad, commonly known as C.R.O.E., located at 2435 W. 71st Street, held its 37th Annual Founders’ Day event and dinner on March 10. Elected officials and business owners participated to show their support and appreciation for C.R.O.E. and its commitment to the community. Founded in 1987 by Brother Munir...