Largest protest held against U.S. war of aggression in Iraq
THE WHITE HOUSE (FinalCall.com) - Led by “Gold Star” mothers like Cindy Sheehan, whose children have been killed in the Iraq war, tens of thousands chanted, “Not One More!” Sept. 24 during the largest protest demonstration since the U.S. invasion in March 2003. It was called “Operation Ceasefire,” an all-day protest march and rally, along with an evening concert....
Special message on the Millions More Movement
FCNNEWSSOURCE Millions More Movement Convener, Minister Louis Farrakhan speaks on the rebuilding of New Orleans; ending envy among Black leadership and the need for a movement that transcends class, religion, ideology and gender. Webcast of Minister Louis Farrakhan's Message (MillionsMoreMovement.com) (FinalCall.com) - In a just released special broadcast, Millions More Movement Convener, Minister Louis Farrakhan explains the purpose and objectives of the October...
Coalition convenes for organized response
WASHINGTON (FinalCall.com) - As part of the Congressional Black Caucus' (CBC) Annual Legislative Conference Sept. 21-24, the group conducted a dialogue with religious leaders on how to respond to hurricanes Katrina and Rita. “It shouldn't take a disaster to have us focus on the intersection of race and poverty,” said CBC Chair Mel Watt (D-NC). “The people who couldn't...
Polls show public confidence in Bush plummeting
JIM.LOBE WASHINGTON (IPS/GIN) - A series of polls shows public confidence in President George Bush's leadership has fallen to unprecedented lows, while the national mood has become distinctly negative. Even more worrisome for President Bush's hopes of retaining his political potency, the surveys show that moderate Republicans are deserting his camp and that self-described independents say they intend to vote...
Capturing the fiery spirit in support of the Millions More Movement
ATLANTA (FinalCall.com) - As race, class and poverty take centerstage in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, standing up for the vulnerable and displaced survivors who must not rebuild their lives and communities has emerged as the core mobilizing issue of the Millions More Movement. After heading a delegation from the National Exexutive Committee for the Millions More Movement (MMM)...
Minister Farrakhan to speak live via webcast at Memphis rally
FCNNEWSSOURCE (FinalCall.com) -- On a national tour to promote the Millions More Movement, the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan is scheduled to speak live via webcast from Memphis, Tennessee at a Millions More Movement Rally, Friday, September 23, 2005 at 8:00pm (Central Time) at the Memphis Cook Convention Center. The address will be made available to the public live via webcast at http://www.millionsmoremovement.com/webcast/923/ On...
The American Red Cross: A chance for redemption?
WASHINGTON (FinalCall.com) - The last major United States disaster that the Red Cross faced did not have a happy ending for the 120-year old federally chartered non-profit organization. After the terrorist attacks in 2001, by the end of the year, the head of the Red Cross, Bernadine Healy, resigned amidst revelations that the group was using millions of the...
Military courage, love to save our people
Hurricane Katrina, A Motivating Force And Breath Of Life (BlackElectorate.com) (FinalCall.com) - On Sept. 3, New Black Panthers from Houston and Dallas under the direction of National Chairman Malik Zulu Shabazz, along with Houston Chairperson Krystal Muhammad and Dallas Chairperson Robert Williams, left the Houston Astrodome headed for New Orleans in two Black-owned chartered buses. Embarking on a mission to...
Was racial bias behind U.S. government failure in New Orleans?
Thank You, Kanye! by Fanon Che Wilkins, Ph.D. (BlackElectorate.com, 09-05-2005) THE WHITE HOUSE (FinalCall.com) - It was a picture perfect morning in the Rose Garden. Blue skies. Bright sun. The temperature was 74 degrees Fahrenheit, with low humidity. The hum of the cicadas in the trees rose and fell the way it does in late summer mornings in this...
Nation of Islam responds to fake “Jihad” flyer
FCNNEWSSOURCE Min. Tony Muhammad: Willing to pay the price for peace (FCN, 09-01-2005)The conservative jihad against the press (AntiWar.com, 02-07-2005)Official Site of the Nation of Islam (NOI.org) (FinalCall.com) - The Nation of Islam released a press statement rebutting a flyer that has circulated in and around the Los Angles, California area requesting that the Crips and the Bloods join the Nation...