Freedom fighter, revolutionary Assata Shakur, passes away in Cuba
The world of Black liberation and humanitarianism lost a true freedom fighter. Assata Shakur, who was unjustly railroaded and convicted for a crime she...
World facing a growing childhood obesity crisis
A major shift in global child nutrition has occurred. According to a new UNICEF Child Nutrition Report, obesity among school‐age children and adolescents (ages...
Thank you, F.O.I., for your service and duty
In a world full of misinformation and confusion, the work and efforts of the F.O.I. (Fruit of Islam) in our communities is more critical...
Florida to ‘end all vaccine mandates,’ State’s Surgeon General announces
Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo announced today (Sept. 3) that the state plans to eliminate all vaccine mandates, including for children to attend school....
The student movement for Palestine persists despite intimidation tactics
DETROIT—As Israel continues its genocidal plans in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, colleges and universities in the U.S. are still cracking down...
N.O.I. Musical Ensemble returns to Chicago with ‘Sounds of Harmony’ tour
CHICAGO—The Nation of Islam (N.O.I.) Musical Ensemble will once again showcase their talents in the Windy City at Mosque Maryam on the grounds of...
Imam W.D. Mohammed honored at ceremony
HAZEL CREST, Ill.—Dozens of residents from Chicago and surrounding suburbs gathered Sept. 5 in Hazel Crest, Ill., to pay tribute to the late Imam...
D.C. takeover aftermath: Businesses struggle as president threatens new emergency
WASHINGTON, D.C.—After weeks of federal troops patrolling city streets, checkpoints disrupting commutes, and customers steering clear of once-bustling corridors, small businesses in the nation’s...
President orders National Guard to Memphis at governor’s request
MEMPHIS—President Donald Trump recently signed a presidential memorandum to establish a Memphis Safe Task Force, which includes activation of the National Guard in Memphis,...
Family seeks transparency after college student found hanging from tree
The death of Demartravion “Trey” Reed from Grenada, Mississippi, sparked sadness and frustration, as family members sought to understand what happened to the 21-year-old...