‘My son was framed’
Mother of soldier arrested in grenade attack fears for son's safety Father of Marine declares: 'My son is a hero' (FinalCall.com News - Tale of Two Soldiers) WASHINGTON (FinalCall.com)--A Muslim soldier from the 101st Airborne Division has been charged with murder in a grenade attack on Army officers' four days after the U.S. invasion of Iraq that killed two U.S. servicemen...
Father of Marine declares:
'My son is a hero' ‘My son was framed’ (FinalCall.com News - Tale of Two Soldiers) BALTIMORE (FinalCall.com)--U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Kendall Waters-Bey was one of the first American casualties in the U.S. invasion of Iraq. He died on the first day of the war with two other Marines and eight British commandos in the crash of a Sea Knight...
Bulging military budget seen as enemy of basic needs of U.S. citizens
ATLANTA (FinalCall.com)--"This war is really going to be costly to cities that are falling apart at this point. Cities across the country are cutting back on school budgets, fire and police (protection), they are cutting back on libraries and ultimately it is the taxpayers of these cities that are going to have to pay for this." That statement, made by...
U.S. accused of pre-empting UN resolution against war
UNITED NATIONS (FinalCall.com)--Some nations sitting on the Security Council warn a unanimous vote for a humanitarian program for food and medicine, paid for by Iraq but controlled by the secretary-general, should not be construed as accepting U.S. and United Kingdom attacks and occupation of the Arab nation. There are also accusations that the U.S. has mounted a campaign to keep...
Victimization of girls seen as national crisis
Gangs grip Black males as viable life alternative WASHINGTON(FinalCall.com)--"I met him at the Mall," said Tameka, 13, recalling her starry-eyed acceptance of an invitation from a man she had never met. "He told me that he was a producer down here from New York looking for some new talent for his latest music video. He asked if I...
Peace march gains support
FCNNEWSSOURCE Official Website for 100,000 Man March Black men respond to L.A. violence (FinalCall.com)--The upcoming 100,000 Man March–called to help stem the flow of violence in the Los Angeles area–recently gained a boost with the endorsement of the Brotherhood Crusade. Crusade President Danny K. Bakewell Jr., personally issued the call, urging the community to join the efforts of Nation of Islam...
Tribute to Farrakhan launches prostate cancer foundation
FCNNEWSSOURCE (FinalCall.com)--On May 11, the Grand Ballroom of Chicago's Hilton and Towers hotel will be the place to be. On that day, family, friends and supporters will gather to pay homage to the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan on his 70th birth anniversary and to launch a major health organization in his name. "The Farrakhan Years: Yesterday, Today, and Forever–The Legacy"...
Celebrating Black Marriage
FCNNEWSSOURCE FCN Editorial: The gift of a two-parent family A Day the Lord has made (Interview)Black Marriage Day Online The first celebration of Black Marriage Day was a great success, according to organizers, participants and founder Nisa Islam Muhammad, CEO of the Wedded Bliss Foundation. Plans call for making the observance an annual event. In over 30 cities, large and small,...
Protests meet U.S. war effort
ATLANTA, Ga. (FinalCall.com)--Not since the Vietnam War has debate raged so high on the world scene as is now evident in the U.S.-led war against Iraq. President Bush's decision to attack Iraq has amassed world opinion against the United States, with many capitals viewing America as an aggressive superpower that is willing to trash United Nations protocol in...
Blacks in Congress do not support war
WASHINGTON (FinalCall.com)--When the final votes were tallied in the House of Representatives on a resolution expressing support and appreciation for both the President and members of the armed forces for the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq, members of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) were once again the leaders of the loyal opposition. Many Democrats in the House found themselves in...