Mid-year financial review
Can you believe we are nearing the mid-point of 2005? From a broad financial standpoint, the stock market is down slightly since the beginning of the year, short-term interest rates appear to be headed upwards, the war in Iraq continues to drag on and gasoline prices are steadily increasing. How do these changes affect your financial plan? On a...
On a mission to serve
The Fruit of Islam (F.O.I.) are the men who belong to Islam in North America. They are fathers, husbands, brothers, students, servants and are responsible for spreading the teachings of the Most Honorable Elijah Muhammad as taught by the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan in cities around the country and abroad. These men are dedicated to propagating the faith of Islam...
Where are the children?
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (FinalCall.com) - Have you seen Joriel M. Boykins? She's a sweet faced 9-year-old with almond eyes, caramel-colored complexion, pierced ears with braids and ribbons. She was last seen with her mother in New Orleans prior to Hurricane Katrina. What about 6-year-old twins Randy and Ramon McGrew? They look to be fraternal, with Ramon...
Mosque No.11 hosts a community giveaway event in Boston
The Ministry of Health and Human Services at Muhammad Mosque No. 11 in Boston held a recent giveaway event for mothers in need. Free complimentary gift bags were distributed to assist new mothers. One bag was given to each guest that came to the mosque on Saturday, October 22. Special thank you to the following sisters that helped make...
Mrs. Coretta Scott King remembered
FCNNEWSSOURCE Minister Louis Farrakhan's statement on Mrs. Coretta Scott King (NOI.org, 01-31-2006)Listen to a One-Hour Special on Coretta Scott King (NPR, 01-31-2006) (FinalCall.com) - Flags were lowered half-mast Jan. 31 at the King Center for Nonviolent Social Change in Atlanta, in recognition of the loss of Coretta Scott King, who passed away in her sleep overnight in California. She was...
Netanyahu’s return to power spells more trouble for Palestinians and road to peace
Benjamin “Bibi” Netanyahu has returned to power in the Zionist State of Israel. However, many are asking when did he really leave? To the Palestinian people, he previously led the Occupier State of Israel with an iron glove over a clenched fist, and those who briefly replaced him in 2021, led the same way. For Palestinians, the only difference...
Millions More-inspired alliance develops economic initiatives
FCNNEWSSOURCE Luncheon discussion strengthens local MMM leadership (FCN, 05-08-2006) NEW YORK (FinalCall.com) - Restaurateur and radio personality Bob Law, New York State Millions More Movement (MMM) chairman, in conjunction with Cleo Manago and The Black Men's Xchange-New York (BMX-NY) asked a standing-room group of participants, "What becomes of a people who are race-neutral when everyone else bases their decisions on...
Months-long renovation project ends in grand reopening of historic Mosque No. 7 in New York
NEW YORK—Nearly one year to the date of reopening its doors since being sheltered in place due to the spread of COVID-19, the believers of Muhammad Mosque No. 7 celebrated another reopening on Sunday, Nov. 13. This one, dubbed the “Grand Reopening,” marked the completion of a four-month renovation project. “Upon returning to the Mosque in November of 2021,” said...
Chicago area youth programs tackle negative images of boys
CHICAGO (FinalCall.com) - “Every child is the creation of God–and God does not make mistakes,” declared Father George Clements to the applause that punctuated his concluding remark of his keynote of a VIP reception of city officials, community activists, youth and artists focused on “Countering the Negative Images of Black Men and Boys.” In the intimate foyer gallery hall...
The horror of police sexual assaults and abuse of Black men
‘The issue (police sexual abuse) is met with indifference and denial, pointed out Professor Tommy J. Curry, Ph.D., MPH, Personal Chair of Africana Philosophy in Black Male Studies at the University of Edinburgh, School of Philosophy, Psychology, and Language Sciences.’ The disturbing reality of law enforcement officers sexually abusing Black men is being pushed out further from the shadows. This...