Final Call
By Ashahed M. Muhammad -Asst. Editor-

Hype, half-truths and prophecy: Is the year 2012 End of the World?

From prophecy to mystic projections and movies, many believe this year is critical for, and perhaps final year for the world. Are any of the predictions true or important for our survival?

There is no shortage of apocalyptic predictions made by religious leaders spanning across all theological lines of the Abrahamic faiths. Movies have been made dramatizing aspects of what is commonly called "The End of The World."

Since the beginning of this world’s recorded history, prognosticators have claimed to know the day and time in which the world would be ending. Sir Isaac Newton, Nostradamus, right-wing televangelist Pat Robertson, just to name a few, have all forecasted the end.

Legions were drawn into hysteria when the Gregorian calendar switched to the year 2000. Computer and electronics manufacturers all had major contingency plans in the event of a “Y2K” disaster. None of the doomsday scenarios materialized. » FULL STORY

Trial of officer shot 28 times, reopens wounds

By Starla Muhammad -Staff Writer-

CHICAGO - The controversial second trial of Howard Morgan, a former Chicago police officer, began January 17 with community leaders and supporters monitoring the judicial process closely.


California initiative would reform Three Strikes law

By Charlene Muhammad -National Correspondent-

LOS ANGELES - Loved ones of inmates serving life sentences are gathering petition signatures for an initiative they believe will finally reform California’s draconian Three Strikes law, which means a life sentence once someone is convicted of three felony crimes.


Occupy the Dream joins the Occupy movement

By Nisa Islam Muhammad -Staff Writer-

WASHINGTON - Black faith leaders used the celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King’s birthday, Jan. 16, to join the Occupy Movement with Occupy the Dream. They demonstrated at each of the 13 Federal Reserve Banks around the country. Hundreds came out in the cold, young and old, with signs and chanted, "The banks got bailed out, we got sold out!"


Newark activists push 381-day protest for jobs, change

By Saeed Shabazz -Staff Writer-

NEWARK - A determined group of protestors here pledged to stay the course for 381 days as they stage the "Daily People’s Campaign for Jobs, Peace, Equality and Justice" to dramatize the "impact of draconian public policies on ordinary people."


Pastor preaches non violence from the rooftop

By James G. Muhammad Contributing Editor

CHICAGO - What began as a drastic effort to bring change to a community has also been a life changing experience for the man who took the action.


Hype, half-truths and prophecy: Is the year 2012 End of the World?

By Ashahed M. Muhammad -Asst. Editor-

From prophecy to mystic projections and movies, many believe this year is critical for, and perhaps final year for the world. Are any of the predictions true or important for our survival?

There is no shortage of apocalyptic predictions made by religious leaders spanning across all theological lines of the Abrahamic faiths. Movies have been made dramatizing aspects of what is commonly called "The End of The World."

Since the beginning of this world’s recorded history, prognosticators have claimed to know the day and time in which the world would be ending. Sir Isaac Newton, Nostradamus, right-wing televangelist Pat Robertson, just to name a few, have all forecasted the end.

Legions were drawn into hysteria when the Gregorian calendar switched to the year 2000. Computer and electronics manufacturers all had major contingency plans in the event of a “Y2K” disaster. None of the doomsday scenarios materialized.


Trial of officer shot 28 times, reopens wounds

By Starla Muhammad -Staff Writer-

CHICAGO - The controversial second trial of Howard Morgan, a former Chicago police officer, began January 17 with community leaders and supporters monitoring the judicial process closely.


California initiative would reform Three Strikes law

By Charlene Muhammad -National Correspondent-

LOS ANGELES - Loved ones of inmates serving life sentences are gathering petition signatures for an initiative they believe will finally reform California’s draconian Three Strikes law, which means a life sentence once someone is convicted of three felony crimes.


GOP campaign rhetoric raising racial concerns

By Jesse Holland Associated Press

WASHINGTON - Hoping to win the hearts of Southern conservatives, Newt Gingrich leaned into his argument that President Barack Obama is a "food stamp president" and that poor people should want paychecks, not handouts—a pitch that earned him a standing ovation in South Carolina during a presidential debate on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.


'Reclaiming Our Own: Unity at Last'

By Charlene Muhammad -National Correspondent-

STOCKTON/MODESTO, Calif. - Some view the Nation of Islam as a "Blacks-only" organization but in reality, it includes many indigenous peoples of the earth. They are vibrant vessels of the Teachings of the Honorable Elijah Muhammad, and are working to raise awareness about their presence and reach their people with the truth.


Israel, Zionists 'master of puppets' in dangerous anti-Iran onslaught

By RT

When America beats the drums of war over Iran it may not always be driven by the Islamic Republic's nuclear intentions. Would-be US presidential candidates aren't shy when it comes to voicing their anti-Iran rhetoric in front of America's influential Jewish community.


Jamaica PM declares farewell to the British queen

By Starla Muhammad -Staff Writer-

(FinalCall.com) - Newly-elected Prime Minister Portia Simpson-Miller of Jamaica, in a show of strength and pride for her country, declared 2012 as not only as the Jubilee Year of Jamaica’s 50 years of independence, but would also mark the movement toward true independence from Britain.


Iran's President visits four Latin American countries on tour

By the Council on Hemispheric Affairs

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad arrived on Jan. 8 to Caracas in the first stop of a four-nation tour of Latin America. Besides Venezuela, the Iranian leader also visited Nicaragua, Ecuador, and Cuba during a week-long tour of the region.


Caribbean, Latin American nations forge alliance

By Saeed Shabazz -Staff Writer-

It was Jamaica's economic landscape that brought down the Caribbean island's ruling Jamaica Labour Party during recent elections, according to the Wall St. Journal. Jamaica's economy, which is almost totally dependent on tourism, hasn’t grown in the past four years, the WSJ said.


Haiti: Two years after deadly earthquake, life largely unchanged

By Starla Muhammad -Staff Writer-

(FinalCall.com) - "Occupy" Haiti? Activists argue this is exactly what the U.S., UN and thousands of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) are doing in the world's first independent Black republic after a devastating earthquake shook this Caribbean nation two years ago.


Social tensions increasing in US between rich, poor

By Hope Yen Associated Press

WASHINGTON - Tensions between the rich and poor in the U.S. are increasing and at their most intense level in nearly a quarter-century, a new survey shows. Americans now see more social conflict over wealth inequality than over the hot-button topics of immigration, race relations and age.


'Greed, for a lack of better word, is good'

By Jehron Muhammad -Contributing Writer-

The Congress of South African Trade Unions president Sidumo Dlamini while addressing the 47th National African Federated Chamber of Commerce Conference in Johannesburg on November 18 said "greed," or the wealth of the world being controlled by a few, is the root cause of the world's economic instability.


No end in sight for housing crisis

By Nisa Islam Muhammad -Staff Writer-

WASHINGTON - While the housing crisis has no end in sight, Countrywide borrowers got some satisfaction as the year ended with the largest residential fair lending suit in history as Bank of America agreeing to pay $355 million to settle allegations that Countrywide Financial used racist tactics against Black and Latino borrowers.


Poor nations lose billions to global tax dodgers

By Daan Bauwens

BRUSSELS (IPS/GIN) - Not corruption but multinational tax dodging is the main reason why developing nations stay aid-dependent, says a new report. And while new proposals by the European Commission try to tackle the problem, they turn a blind eye towards tax havens.


Still losing ground: Mortgage crisis isn’t over

By Nisa Islam Muhammad -Staff Writer-

WASHINGTON - If you thought the foreclosure crisis was nearing an end, think again. A recently released study shows millions of more devastating foreclosures ahead and it may not even be halfway over. Who are most likely to lose their homes? Blacks and Latinos.


WVON Interview: The Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan

By The Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan

Brother Cliff: First, thank you so much for the privilege once again in the new year to be at radio station WVON as your guest, and to speak to your wonderful audience. To all that are listening, and to you, Cliff Kelley: I wish all a very prosperous, healthy, happy, productive new year. » CONTINUE

'Ayiti Toma': A Message to The People of Haiti

By The Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan

We have to break the chains that keep us from enjoying the good life. My brothers were angry because it is wrong that a few of us can enjoy a good life, while the masses of our people are suffering. But here’s what I saw when my feet touched the soil of Haiti: I saw a strong and resilient Black people! » CONTINUE

The Lawful Captive Shall Be Delivered

By the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan

What is "Sedition"? It is "actions or words intended to incite rebellion against government authority." I can't tell Black people to fight a war that is Israel's war! What kind of leader will you be, or should I be, to allow these babies—Black, White and Brown—to fight Israel's war because Zionists dominate the government of the United States of America, and her banking system? » CONTINUE

Men of This World Do Not Desire A Righteous Woman

By the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan

There are many women today who are taking care of men because they oft-times have better paying jobs. Women are better trained and oft-times better qualified. They have nice cars, homes or apartments and furniture, but the thing that is missing in the home or apartment is a responsible man. » CONTINUE

Our Demonstration of Love for The New Year

By The Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan

The first day of the New Year should be a day of reflection, a day of prayer, a day of praise and thanks that we were blessed to make it through the last year because there are so many of those that we know, those that we love, who started the New Year with us last year but did not know that it would be the beginning of their last. » CONTINUE

Developing a Christ Consciousness In You

By the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan

People say I'm "controversial," but I'm only controversial because the wicked know the truth of what I am saying, and they don't want my people to hear The Truth that God and the Honorable Elijah Muhammad has placed in my mouth. » CONTINUE

America on the Brink of Anarchy

By The Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan

If we don't make earnest moves toward real solutions, then each day we move one day closer to revolution and anarchy in this country. This is the sad, and yet potentially joyous, state of America. She stands at the doorway of disaster and yet at the threshold of unlimited progress. It all depends on who is going to guide the country and what kind of guidance he or she will give. » CONTINUE

We Must Become Producers for Our People

By The Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan

Are we just in school to get an education so that we can go out and "get a job" and "make some money" and "drive in a nice car" and "live in a nice home"—and abandon the ghetto and leave our brothers and sisters behind and think that we've made "progress" in the world? Is this what God intended when He asked us to "go after knowledge from the cradle to the grave"? » CONTINUE

'The Future of Black People is at Stake: We Must Unite and Pool Resources'

By The Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan

We have more millionaires, and a few billionaires; and more members of the Black middle class, yet the masses of our people are slipping further and further behind and are deeper and deeper in the valley of poverty and want. » CONTINUE

The critical hour demands building a future for ourselves and our people

By The Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan

The Time for "marching" is over! We've done that, and we've accomplished a lot through "marches." Through the Million Man March, we proved that we can rise above our differences because The Cause for which we were rising was greater than the things that divided us. » CONTINUE