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The Fruit of Islam (F.O.I.), the men who belong to the Nation of Islam, continue their work in the streets with good news, guidance...
Remembering Slinger ‘Mighty Sparrow’ Francisco, a musical icon and ‘the King of Calypso’
NEW YORK—Slinger Francisco, known as “Calypso King of the World,” “Monarch of Competition,” and early in his career as the “Little Sparrow” and later...
East and West coasts pummeled by latest round of extreme weather
“To be plagued with too much rain will destroy property and lives. It swells the rivers and creeks. Too much rain floods cities and...
U.S. Senate blocks demand for answers on Israel’s actions in West Bank
WASHINGTON—U.S. senators recently blocked a demand for answers about the killings of American citizens in the occupied West Bank, rejecting a motion to advance...
Are Trump, Iran playing a November waiting game? Both sides view U.S. elections as critical to course of war
The war of words between the Trump administration and Iran is heating up as both sides appear to be engaged in a waiting game,...
All roads lead to Atlanta for the 31st anniversary of the Million Man March and Holy Day of Atonement!
ATLANTA—Just a few days after the Oct. 7 birth anniversary of the Most Honorable Elijah Muhammad, the Nation of Islam will commemorate the 31st...
Kanye West unveils street sign named after late mother
by Erick Johnson - The Chicago Crusader It began in South Shore as a typical street-renaming dedication. The honoree was the late Dr. Donda West, educator and...
A man who spent decades on Utah’s death row is released and awaits a new trial in a 1985 killing
A 71-year-old man who was convicted of killing a police chief’s aunt and spent decades on death row was released Sept. 28 after prosecutors...
Unity Walk and community gathering promotes peace in Milwaukee neighborhood
MILWAUKEE—As summer drew to a close and local schools opened for the new school year, Muslims, Christians, community activists and others representing a broad...
F.O.I., Jr. F.O.I. unity outing in Detroit
As summer began winding down, the F.O.I. and Jr. F.O.I. of Muhammad Mosque No. 1, held a gathering in Detroit. The effort led by Student...