Dr. Dorothy Height: Pride in Excellence
-Staff Writer- A legend and icon remembered and laid to rest (FinalCall.com) - The year is 1929 and the Harlem Renaissance is at its height. It is the home of Black intellectuals and literary giants like Alain Locke, Zora Neale Hurston, and Claude McKay. Nearly 200,000 Blacks have migrated from the South to escape racism in search of a...
A growing catastrophe in Gaza and the U.S. and Israel’s diminishing power on the world stage
The United States is encountering setbacks, losses, and continued pushback over its handling—or according to Mideast watchers—mishandling of the war between the occupier Zionist State of Israel and the Palestinian resistance blazing since early October. However, despite the growing pressure of opposition, Washington continues its unwavering support for Israel, even while thousands of innocent Palestinians have been killed, injured,...
Connecting Faith to Service: ISNA holds 47th Annual Convention in Chicago
ROSEMONT, Ill. (FinalCall.com) - Thousands from all across North America attended the Islamic Society of North America's 47th annual conference at the Rosemont Convention Center July 2-5. Prominent Muslim thinker and author Tariq Ramadan, Islamic scholars Sheikh Hamza Yusuf and Imam Zaid Shakir, both of the Zaytuna Institute, and Sheikh Ali Gomaa, the current Grand Mufti of Egypt, headlined the...
Remembering the life and service of Brother Toye Muhammad
by Yaminah Muhammad NEWARK—Memories serve as one of the most powerful and impactful human mental faculties. Through the cultivation of memories, human beings build the foundation for numerous aspects of their lives, ranging from their worldview to their daily behaviors. Consequently, through human interaction, the righteous have the ability to positively ingrain themselves in the memories of others. Thus, powerfully...
Sins of the Fathers: A Three Part Series Examining Black Victims of Sexual Abuse by Catholic Priests
At the end of 2009 and the beginning of 2010, The Final Call published a series of articles by Assistant Editor, Ashahed Muhammad focusing on Black victims of sexual abuse by Catholic Priests titled "Sins of the Fathers." The response was overwhelming, not only in the United States, but also in the United Kingdom, parts of Africa and...
Federal judge orders CDC to release V-safe texts detailing COVID vaccine injuries
In a ‘huge win for transparency,’ a federal judge this month ordered the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to disclose the entirety of 7.8 million free-text reports detailing adverse reactions submitted by COVID-19 vaccine recipients through the V-safe monitoring app. by John-Michael Dumais The Defender This article was originally published by The Defender—Childrens Health Defense News & Views Website on...
Farrakhan tells Rockford ‘Justice is the Joy of Freedom’
FCNNEWSSOURCE ROCKFORD, Ill. (FinalCall.com) - The opulent and historic Coronado Theater in downtown Rockford was the venue for a nearly two-hour message delivered by The Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan titled, “Justice is the Joy of Freedom.” It was the second time this year, Minister Farrakhan has spoken in the city. In a very conversational tone which was at times humorous and...
The Enemy is working 24/7 to cull the population
Why should Sodium Fluoride be used, or sent, to a cosmetic firm? Now, that made me think; when you make cosmetics, and some of these are perfumes, cologne: Why would you put P. Diddy on a fragrance? Or Beyoncé on a fragrance? Beyoncé and P. Diddy have lines of fragrances; Madonna has fragrances, others have fragrances who are popular,...
Women’s rights violations inside America
CHARLENEM UN expert examines violence against females in the U.S., gov't response (FinalCall.com) - Robin Levi has a simple point of view when it comes to violence against women in the United States and what the government should be doing to stop abuses. “What's really important is reminding ourselves the United States is not immune from human rights law,” said the...
Cincinnati addresses deep-rooted housing inequities through landmark settlement
Cincinnati officials have settled a federal lawsuit spanning four years, addressing allegations of racial bias in the city’s residential tax abatement program. The lawsuit, which accused Cincinnati of favoring White homeowners, shed light on enduring disparities in homeownership between Black and White residents. Advocates said the resolution, signed on Feb. 8, signifies a crucial step towards rectifying historical injustices...