Kenyan activists are on a mission to end gender-based violence as attacks on women surge
NAIROBI, Kenya—Njeri Migwi’s phone buzzes incessantly. Phone calls and messages keep coming in from women seeking help to escape life-threatening situations. A mother and her remaining child are looking for a place to stay after her partner allegedly raped and killed her two other children, including a six-month old. Moments later, someone calls looking to help a woman who has...
C.R.O.E. hosts 37th Annual Founders’ Day event
CHICAGO—The Coalition for the Remembrance of Elijah Muhammad, commonly known as C.R.O.E., located at 2435 W. 71st Street, held its 37th Annual Founders’ Day event and dinner on March 10. Elected officials and business owners participated to show their support and appreciation for C.R.O.E. and its commitment to the community. Founded in 1987 by Brother Munir...
Deepfakin’ the funk: Will the Black community survive the AI onslaught?
“And I’ma let you know/that this way you just don’t cut with the artificial flow.”—Fakin’ the Funk by Main Source All was quiet in the social media streets until a new video surfaced claiming that several notable Black leaders were really aliens from another universe by a mysterious Youtuber known only as A.I. Hoover. Almost overnight, he had gained 100,000...
Muhammad Mosque No. 46 launches book giveaway campaign
by Byron Muhammad NEW ORLEANS—Muhammad Mosque No. 46, located in New Orleans, Louisiana, has initiated an impactful book giveaway campaign aimed at spreading knowledge and empowerment within the community. Spearheaded by the generosity of a dedicated member of the mosque, who purchased 100 copies of the book “Message to the Blackman in America” by the Most Honorable Elijah Muhammad. This...
More sights and scenes from a wonderful weekend
DETROIT—The Nation of Islam’s 2024 Saviours’ Day weekend was a huge success as thousands of Muslims and supporters convened in the city of its founding. People traveled from near and far to participate in plenary sessions, informative workshops, Mother Khadijah Farrakhan’s Children’s Village, vending that featured Black and Muslim-owned businesses, an awards banquet, orchestra performance, drill competition and much...
The God of Justice and Judgment is on the scene
Blizzard buries California’s mountain towns, hail hits the South and Texas wildfire still not fully contained In the first few months of 2024, unprecedented weather patterns continue striking North America. A fierce blizzard shut down California mountain towns and ski resorts, Yosemite National Park was shut down, while portions of Nevada and Utah were also affected from Feb. 29 -...
Ramadan: The Month of the Holy Qur’an
Close to two billion Muslims are observing the Islamic holy month of Ramadan in a world filled with war, suffering and genocide. At Final Call presstime, this year Ramadan, the ninth month of the lunar calendar, was tentatively scheduled to start the evening of March 10 if the new crescent moon was sighted, with the first day of fasting...
Nation of Islam salutes the life and legacy of Bennie Mahdi Muhammad
CHICAGO—With high energy, laughs and strong embraces, Believers, family, supporters and friends gathered on March 7 to salute and honor a great warrior and soldier in the Cause of Allah, Brother Bennie Joseph “Moe” Mahdi Muhammad, a revered and loved brother known for his dedication to the Most Honorable Elijah Muhammad, the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan and the Nation...
State of Black America 2024A ‘gloomy 60th anniversary’ for the Civil Rights Act of 1964
For nearly 100 years, from the 1870s to the 1960s, Jim Crow laws shaped Black life in America. The laws enforced and legalized racial segregation, keeping Black people in a state of inferiority after their “emancipation” from slavery. Then, the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965 were passed. The acts were supposed to improve...
Workshop covers recovering from chronic illness, cancer and COVID-19
DETROIT—On Saturday, February 24, attendees filled-to-capacity meeting room 330B at Huntington Place for the workshop: “How to Eat to Live: Recovering from Chronic Illness, Cancer, & COVID-19,” during the Nation of Islam’s Saviours’ Day convention. Included on the panel of health professionals who shared practical applications of “How To Eat To Live” From God In Person Master Fard Muhammad by...