What is the future of Pan African, Black Nationalist movements?
The deaths of Chokwe Lumumba, Amiri Baraka, Jitu Weusi and most recently, Elombe Brath raises critical issues and questions on the status, direction and future of Pan African and Black Nationalist movements inside the United States. The modern-day drum, now known as the text message, continued for hours May 19, announcing the passing of Mr. Brath, described by Empress Phile...
Peace Riders mark second anniversary in Southern California
By Charlene Muhammad CHARLENEM LOS ANGELES (FinalCall.com) - The 2nd anniversary of Southern California Peace Rides held special meaning for the numerous families who attended a festival and commemoration of the efforts to lessen violence. The Peace Rides, a grassroots movement, began as a testament to the historic 1995 Million Man March and in honor of its convener, the Honorable Minister...
Noted Black historian and scholar Dr. Yosef A. A. ben- Jochannon dead at age 97
NEW YORK (FinalCall.com) - Dr. Yosef A. A. ben-Jochannon, engineer, linguist, anthropologist and historian died in a New York City nursing home on March 19 at the age of 97. “Dr. Ben” as he was affectionately referred to was born on December 21, 1918 to a Puerto Rican mother and an Ethiopian father, in what is known as the “Falasha”...
Black motorcycle dealer threatened into backing out of Justice Or Else?
By Charlene Muhammad CHARLENEM LOS ANGELES - Many different groups and organizations are rallying and making preparations for the 20th Anniversary of the Million Man March themed “Justice Or Else!”, including bikers who were planning to travel across the country and meet at the Harley-Davidson dealership owned by Thomas Moorehead in Fort Washington, Md., right outside of D.C., until he withdrew...
Mumia’s Fight Against Hepatitis C And The U.S. District Court
By Gregory Muhammad On December 18, 2015 the NOI Prison Reform Ministry Delaware Valley Region members were present at Mumia Abu-Jamal's evidentiary hearing held in Scranton, Pennsylvania to address his right to receive a new direct-acting, anti-viral drug to treat his Hepatitis C. This hearing has the potential to uplift the identities of 10,000 other Pennsylvania inmates suffering from the disease....
Roots and relevance?
By Charlene Muhammad CHARLENEM Remake of critically-acclaimed miniseries sparks debate Much of the conversation surrounding the 2016 remake of the late Alex Haley's critically acclaimed miniseries “Roots” that aired on A&E earlier this month had people talking about if there is still relevance and value in teaching the history of slavery. Those were just a few questions raised in a national...
Lessons about love from Minister Farrakhan
CHARLENEM and Darrielle Muhammad -The Final Call- https://youtu.be/gR50jltnzO0 LONG BEACH, Calif.–Tears of joy flowed, laughter, and deep reflection permeated the atmosphere when the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan addressed the Nation of Islam, America and the world through a special meeting at the Westin Hotel. The message was also available via webcast. The Muslims of Muhammad Mosque No. 97 and their guests were...
Exploitation of Innocence – Report: Perceptions, policies hurting Black girls
By Charlene Muhammad CHARLENEM She could have a baby doll in one hand and crayons in the other, but a Black girl as young as five-years-old is seen as less innocent and more adult-like than her White peers, according to a new study. “Girlhood Interrupted,” released by the Georgetown Law Center on Poverty and Inequality, indicated that perception is of Black...
Western Region student minister awarded medal
CHARLENEM and Darrielle Muhammad Tony Muhammad, a Nation of Islam student minister and Western Region representative, received the International Association of Scientologists' (IAS) Freedom Medal of Valor Award at a recent gala for his activism and peacemaking work in the cause of human rights. The gala was held at Saint Hill Manor–home of Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard, in East Grinstead,...
Jailed 43 Years, Native American Political Prisoner Needs ‘Someone Who Isn’t Afraid To Fi Ght For Justice
By Charlene Muhammad CHARLENEM Native American activist and political prisoner Leonard Peltier is still battling poor health and prison conditions while his supporters continue to fight for his release. According to the International Leonard Peltier Defense Committee, the Nobel Peace Prize nominee was diagnosed with an “aortic abdominal aneurysm,” in January 2016. “An abdominal aortic aneurysm is an enlarged area in...