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Mississippi Doctors, Scientists Demand End to ‘Vaccines’

The Testimony of Dr. Christina Parks Among the expert witnesses sharing gripping testimony was Cellular and Molecular Biologist, Dr. Christina Parks, who arrived after attending Saviours’ Day in Chicago the day before. Here are Dr. Parks’ remarks on behalf of science and the people of Mississippi.] My name is Dr. Christina Parks. I received my Ph.D. in Cellular and Molecular Biology...

Over 60 faith groups urge Congress to ‘dramatically’ slash Pentagon budget

by Jake Johnson, CommonDreams.org More than 60 faith-based organizations on March 14 urged the U.S. Congress to impose major cuts on the bloated military budget as President Joe Biden pushes for a nearly $30 billion increase and Republicans demand an even bigger spending hike. “The country is sprinting towards a trillion-dollar budget for weapons and war—propping up an expensive and harmful...

Mississippi lawmakers stop effort to take over Jackson water

JACKSON, Miss.—Mississippi lawmakers are giving up on an effort to create a state-dominated board to oversee the troubled water system in the state’s capital city. But, the Republican-controlled state Legislature is still considering proposals to appoint rather than elect some judges and to expand the territory of a state-run police department inside Jackson, which is governed by Democrats. Mayor Chokwe Antar...

Chicago mayoral candidates debate

Mayoral candidates Brandon Johnson and Paul Vallas engaged in their first debate held at the DuSable Museum Black History Museum and Education Center ahead of the April 4 runoff election. Mr. Johnson and Mr. Vallas met in front of a crowded audience on March 9 to discuss public safety, property taxes, home ownership, Chicago’s Public School system and other...

We love you Black man!

Powerful, provider and protector. These are the words that come to mind as I reflect on the original Black man in America and around the world. You are the backbone and burden-bearer of our society. You are the great influencers of our time. If you don’t believe me, look at what our world would be without you. You have reshaped...

On a mission to serve

The Fruit of Islam (F.O.I.) continue on their mission to serve and soldier for a purpose. In cities around the country, the brothers can be found sharing a kind word and distributing copies of The Final Call newspaper. The F.O.I. continue propagating the faith of Islam and sharing the teachings of the Most Honorable Elijah Muhammad under the leadership...

Dignity and high civilization on display in South Carolina

COLUMBIA, S.C.—It was epic, to say the least, when thousands of believers and supporters convened in Chicago for the annual Nation of Islam Saviours’ Day Convention held Feb. 24-26. However, celebratory events began nationwide weeks ahead of the highly anticipated convention. At one celebration, the women of the Muslim Girls Training and General Civilization Class (M.G.T. and G.C.C., the women...

Ohio chemical spill: EPA failed to sample dioxins at train derailment site

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has so far ignored testing toxic pollutants that could have been released into the air, soil, and water around East Palestine village in Ohio, nearly a month after a train crashed and spewed toxic chemicals. In February, a Norfolk Southern train carrying hazardous chemicals derailed in East Palestine and exploded, spewing chemicals into the environment. In order to avoid...

Tulsa race massacre survivors officially granted Ghanaian citizenship

Viola Fletcher, a 108-year-old survivor of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, has become a Ghanaian citizen alongside her 101-year-old brother, Hughes Van Ellis. The historic event took place on February 28, at Ghana’s embassy in Washington, where Ms. Fletcher and Mr. Ellis were formally sworn in as citizens of Ghana. The ceremony was marked by lively music from African musicians and...