Peace, environmental activist fights for his life
WASHINGTON (FinalCall.com) - It was a joyous reunion at community radio station WPFW-FM that spread all over the capital area June 7, when environmental and peace activist Damu Smith returned in person to host his radio program “Spirit in Action” on the airwaves of 89.3 FM. Co-founder of Black Voices for Peace in 1999, and director of the National...
The Michael Jackson Verdict
FCN Editorial - Michael Jackson has much more to give (FCN, 06-20-2005)Michael Jackson: Innocent until proven guilty (FCN, 12-0-2003)Grading the Black commentators on the NY Post-Fox News-Times "MJ-Nation Of Islam Controversy" (01-06-2004, FCN/BlackElectorate.com)Michael Jackson's Official News Source (MJJSource) (FinalCall.com) - Not guilty!! That was the jury's verdict in the Michael Jackson trial, after 14 weeks of testimony and seven...
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...
Baltimore mobilizes for Millions More Movement
Official Site of the Million Man March 10th Anniversary (MillionsMoreMovement.com) BALTIMORE (FinalCall.com) - While the message that Black people must organize and get involved with the Millions More Movement continues to reverberate around the country, Baltimore felt the vibe during a June 2 press conference and rally in support of the Commemoration of the 10th anniversary of the Million...
Michael Jackson found innocent of all charges
FCNNEWSSOURCE (FinalCall.com) - A Santa Maria, California jury found pop superstar Michael Jackson innocent of all 10 counts brought against him by Santa Barbara District Attorney Tom Sneddon. Before his trial began in January, Jackson stated, "As you know, the charges recently directed at me are terribly serious. They are, however, predicated on a big lie. This will be shown in court,...
ADL takes irrational stand toward Blacks
FCNNEWSSOURCE (FinalCall.com) - The Jewish community has a major problem that is must address if it expects its relationship with the Black community to improve. That problem is Abraham Foxman, chairman of the Anti-Defamation League and other Jewish leaders who act irresponsibly in their analysis of Black/Jewish relations and how they motivate their troops. Mr. Foxman's presentation during a recent...
Forced confessions, tribunals without lawyers, isolation and humiliation; Enough is enough!
MOSQUE MARYAM (FinalCall.com) - Surviving abuse and forced confessions; tribunals without lawyers; isolation and humiliation–for the nearly 550 detainees from over 40 countries who have been detained at the U.S. Guantanamo Base prison detention facility in Cuba, freedom and justice have been three long years overdue. Even though the U.S. Supreme Court ruled against the Bush administration last June, permitting...
Palestinian leader visits White House
THE WHITE HOUSE (FinalCall.com) - All sides are claiming victory following Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas's first-ever meeting here with President George W. Bush May 26. A Palestinian leader declared the visit a “big success.” Pres. Bush expressed confidence in the new Palestinian leader, when he said that $50 million in U.S. aid to improve housing in Gaza would be...
Relatives of Cuban terrorist’s victims plead for justice
Cuban Security Agent Discloses Posada Carriles Terrorist Plans (Prensa Latina, 06-06-2005)Cuban terrorist seeking U.S. asylum was on CIA payroll (FCN, 05-24-2005)Has the ‘war on terrorism' ended? (FCN Perspectives, 05-17-2005) WASHINGTON (FinalCall.com) -"I am here to say that this is not a faceless crime and this guy deserves to be tried in Venezuela for his crimes," Trevor Persaud told reporters...
Young Black CEO revolutionizes the way people think of debt collection
FCNNEWSSOURCE Long Beach, Calif.–When Michael Perry spent two years working for a debt collection company, it made him realize that not only did he want to launch his own firm one day, but also that he wanted to change the way people think of debt collection. "That's when I decided to build my own customized collection business," Mr. Perry...