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Bread and Milk: How to Obtain the Most Health Benefits

by Dr. Christina Parks Guest Columnist “Fresh fruit and fresh edible vegetables and good pure wheat bread, pure milk and butter are the best food for man.”—How To Eat To Live, Book 2, p. 64 The Most Honorable Elijah Muhammad and the Bible both lift up bread and milk as life-giving foods. The Bible often refers to Jesus as “The Bread...

2023 Ramadan reflections and celebrating Eid-ul’Fitr

By Daleel Jabir Muhammad Muslims around the world celebrated and observed the conclusion of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting, rejuvenation, service and a renewed commitment to faith. Eid-ul’Fitr (Id-Al’Fitr) or “Festival of Renewal” or “Holiday/Festival of Breaking the Fast” celebrations took place in various Muslim communities. Communities participated in communal prayers, food, games and exchanged gifts. Nearly two billion...

United Iftar gathering hosted at UN headquarters 

By Daleel Jabir Muhammad NEW YORK—Prior to the conflict in the country of Sudan that started on April 15, New York City enjoyed a United Iftar celebration at the United Nations headquarters in Manhattan. Muslim leaders from across the five boroughs along with Muslims and Christians from the counties of Long Island and Westchester participated in the breaking of the...

Building generational wealth: Black father gifts son 40 acres for his 13thbirthday

Generational wealth was a foreign concept to Aminah Muhammad when she was struggling as a single parent with three children. Toiling to make ends meet, one day she had an opportunity to build a home. That home changed her family’s life. Her son, then a young Faheem, witnessed his first of many real estate transactions. For his namesake son’s...

Women in Ministry Tea hosted in Washington, D.C.

The American Clergy Leadership Conference (ACLC) honored women who have taken on the tremendous task of ministering with a “Women in Ministry Tea” in early April at the Washington Times building in Washington, D.C. Guests from many walks of life were present and proud to support the gathering. ACLC was founded in 2000 by Reverend Dr. Sun Myung Moon with...

Acts of kindness in Mississippi

By Shameka Muhammad GREENVILLE, Miss.—The mighty men of the Fruit of Islam (F.O.I.) of the Greenville Study Group, Greenwood Study Circle, street organizations, Fire Stations 2 and 3 (that service the area), and residents of Carver Circle recently came together to participate in “Acts of Kindness from the Men.” During the holy month of Ramadan, Muslims throughout the world spend time...

Celebrating the legacy of Paul Robeson

PHILADELPHIA—Paul Robeson is one of the most remarkable Black voices of the 20th century. An actor, singer, athlete, and activist, Robeson’s powerful voice resonated worldwide. Born on April 9, 1898, in Princeton, New Jersey, he entered the world at a time of profound racial and political divides. Despite this, he grew up to become one of the leading voices...

African American Mayors Association meets in D.C.

Black mayors from around the country convened in the nation’s capital for the African American Mayors Association conference held April 19-21 for its ninth annual gathering. This year’s conference theme was, “Our Mayors Our Cities: The Catalyst for Equitable and Inclusive Growth.” The theme, according to organizers, was to elevate dialogue that informs and empowers the future of leadership,...

St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner fighting to stay in office

ST. LOUIS— A recent preliminary hearing was held in the city’s civil courts building downtown for St. Louis’ first Black Circuit Attorney Kimberly Gardner. The court proceedings stem from a lawsuit filed by Missouri’s Attorney General Andrew Bailey to remove Ms. Gardner from office. Mr. Bailey based his lawsuit on allegations that Atty. Gardner allegedly mismanaged her office and...