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Tamika Mallory delivers stirring call to action at Saint Sabina for Women’s History Month

CHICAGO—Civil rights activist Tamika D. Mallory delivered a riveting address at Saint Sabina Church March 23, honoring Women’s History Month and challenged attendees to...

‘There are so many unanswered questions about this whole situation’ Family seeks answers in case of twin brothers found shot to death in Georgia

by Anisah Muhammad Staff Writer @MuhammadAnisah ATLANTA—A Black Georgia family is still seeking answers after hikers found twin brothers Qaadir Malik Lewis and Naazir Rahim Lewis,...

Fellowship during the Holy Month of Ramadan

Muslims gathered at Mosque Maryam on March 26 for Laila-tul Qadr, an Arabic term meaning “Night of Power” or “Night of Majesty.” The observation...

Ramadan: Demonstrating acts of kindness, compassion

During the Holy Month of Ramadan, Muslims continued acts of service in their communities by distributing free meals to people in need. During Ramadan,...

Environmental warfare: Department of Justice dismisses Louisiana Cancer Alley case

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) dismissed a lawsuit against Denka Performance Elastomer LLC (Denka), which produces neoprene. The petrochemical plant has been accused...

Three dead and more than 200 rescued in South Texas after severe storms flood streets

McALLEN, Texas—Drenching rain along the Texas-Mexico border let up March 28, but rescues were still ongoing a day after severe storms trapped residents in...

Palestinians, supporters in Chicago condemn hospital attack and student suppression

by Shawntell Muhammad Contributing Writer CHICAGO—Members of the Chicago Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Chicago), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, and Palestinian families,...

The Law of Use and The Law of Abuse, and How Foods Affect Thoughts, Part. 3

I heard that there is a law or practice that if the fruit falls to the ground, you cannot sell it or bring it...

Tulsa Mayor declares June 1 Tulsa Race Massacre Observance Day

Tulsa’s first Black mayor declares June 1 a citywide day of remembrance, as calls for reparations grow louder by Deon Osborne - The Black Wall...

‘He touched so many lives here’ – Detroit community remembers Student Minister Rasul Muhammad

Muslims of Detroit’s Muhammad Mosque No. 1, community leaders, and supporters recalled with fondness and compassion the life, and impact of Student Minister Rasul...