A Night of Cultural Unity
CHARLENEMPhotos by Kenneth Muhammad The evening was an international, cultural explosion and every seat in the house appeared to be taken. Several thousand members of...
The high cost of police brutality
CHARLENEM Millions paid out in judgments for abusive officers as cities cut services, furlough workers LOS ANGELES (FinalCall.com) - Abusive cops are costing already cash-strapped cities...
LA Summit focuses on budget, accountability, activism
CHARLENEM LOS ANGELES (FinalCall.com) - Newly elected County Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas launched his historic term as the first Black man elected to a chief executive’s...
Study challenges claims of Gitmo recidivism
NEW YORK (IPS/GIN) - A prominent law professor said the U.S. Defense Department is issuing questionable data on the number of Guantanamo detainees...
Film to debut at Saviours’ Day Convention
(FinalCall.com) - Janks Morton will debut his latest film, “Men II Boys” at the Nation of Islam's annual Saviours’ Day Convention in Chicago, scheduled for...
A celebration of the life of Charles Veal, Jr.
CHARLENEM LOS ANGELES (FinalCall.com) - The stars lit up the Nate Holden Performing Arts Center on Feb. 3 to celebrate the life of Maestro Charles...
Protestors oppose release of Oakland cop
CHARLENEMand Victor Muhammad ‘No bail! Keep him in jail!’ Update: Officer accused of murder out on bail (CNN, 02-07-2009) OAKLAND (FinalCall.com) - A judge has granted...
Young and Powerful for Obama pushes activism
WASHINGTON (FinalCall.com) - During the Young and Powerful Presidential Brunch at recent inaugural festivities, the Rev. Jesse Jackson announced plans to organize college...
Firings end in tragedy for California family
CHARLENEM LOS ANGELES (FinalCall.com) - When Ervin Lupoe shot and killed his wife and five children, and then himself in their Wilmington, Calif. home, the...
Obama’s call: Help remake America
ASKIAMSenior Correspondent 44th president pushes ahead with agenda for the country, keeps promises in his first week WASHINGTON (FinalCall.com) - President Barack Hussein Obama stepped confidently...