A mighty work and mission
The Fruit of Islam (FOI) press on in the mission of sharing the teachings of the Most Honorable Elijah Muhammad under the leadership of the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan around the country through distribution of The Final Call newspaper. The Brothers continue their work in the streets with good news, guidance and truth contained in The Final Call. These little...
The Great Black Debate 2020: How do you hold someone accountable who already has your support and vote?
Hate it or love it, like it or not—Joseph Robinette Biden Jr., 77, and Kamala Devi Harris, 55, are the presumptive 2020 Democratic Party nominees for president and vice-president of the United States. Depending on who you ask in Black America, reactions to the Dems’ ticket range from excitement, to disappointment to indifference. However, what is clear is that regardless of...
High Levels of Toxic Metals Found in Foods Sold at Top Fast Food Chains
Moms Across America tested fast food from the 20 most popular fast food chains and found 100% of samples contained concerning levels of lead and cadmium. Experts say even small amounts of metals may impact kids’ IQ and health. by Suzanne Burdick, Ph.D., The Defender This article was originally published by The Defender—Children’s Health Defense’s News & Views Website Kids are consuming...
The Honorable Elijah Muhammad, a global man and a global mission
In the early part of the 20th century when the Most Honorable Elijah Muhammad accepted a mission he described as giving life, light, and power to the Black once-slave in America, it was universal in scope. In “Point Number 12” of a two-tiered program found in every edition of The Final Call newspaper called “What the Muslims Want” and “What...
Black clergy to America: War is not the answer, solve problems at home
FCN Editorial: Let the church say 'amen' TavisTalks.com (Tavis Smiley) DETROIT (FinalCall.com)–Prominent Black clergy from across the country convened to address "The State of the Black Union" told a national audience Feb. 8, in voices loud and strong, that President Bush is wrong and "war is not the answer." "This war is unjust," said Dr. James H. Cone, the Charles...
Redemption: Stanley Tookie Williams Memorial Webcast
FCNNEWSSOURCE The memorial service for peacemaker Stanley Tookie Williams took place December 20, 2005 in Los Angeles at Bethel A.M.E. Church. Among the participants were Reverend Jesse L. Jackson, platinum recording artist Snoop Dogg, the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan, long time Tookie Williams advocate and friend Barbara Becnel and Travon Williams, son of Stanley Tookie Williams. FinalCall.com News has made...
Activists unhappy with Obama boycott of racism meeting
NEW YORK (FinalCall.com) - Unhappy with the Obama administration’s decision not to attend an April meeting of the Durban Review Conference, which is connected to an international race gathering, activists plan to hold a Harlem rally to protest the action and urge the U.S. to participate in the important meeting. “We want to get the message to President Barack Obama...
On a mission to uplift and serve
Around the country, Muslim men and women from the Nation of Islam strive to propagate the faith of Islam and share the Teachings of the Most Honorable Elijah Muhammad under the leadership and direction of the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan. Armed with a smile and copies of The Final Call newspaper, the Fruit of Islam (F.O.I.) and M.G.T. and...
New evidence in Mumia Abu-Jamal’s case
ASKIAMStaff Writer FCN Editorial - Prisoners of Injustice (FCN, 05-31-2007)Congressional hypocrisy in anti Abu-Jamal resolution (FCN, 01-01-2007)The Mobilization to free Mumia (FinalCall.com) - On the eve of the anniversary of the night when a police officer was murdered and his accused killer was wounded, supporters of death-row inmate Mumia Abu-Jamal released photographs Dec. 5 in Philadelphia, which they say prove he...
Life lessons and the legacy of Young Dolph
by Donna Muhammad, Contributing Writer MEMPHIS—Affectionately known as “Main Main” to his family and close friends and “Young Dolph” in the entertainment industry, the impact of the slain rapper was felt nationwide, however, it felt much more personal in his adopted hometown of Memphis. Born, Adolph Thornton, Jr., in Chicago, he moved to Memphis at the age of 4, where he...