Final Call
By Starla Muhammad Managing Editor

Farrakhan, Facebook, and the fight for freedom

Livid. Outraged. Undeterred and determined. These are just a few words describing what Black folks, supporters and allies of Nation of Islam Minister Louis Farrakhan, proponents of free speech, freedom of expression and truth felt and expressed.

They were responding to social media giant Facebook’s decision to shut down and remove social media accounts of the world-renowned Muslim leader.

The decision to ban the Minister’s worldwide social media presence and growing appeal was met with swift rebuke and condemnation not only from members of the Nation of Islam and Black people, but from people of various ethnicities, religions, political ideologies and backgrounds.

On May 2 Facebook announced a ban on the accounts of Min. Farrakhan; Alex Jones of InfoWars who has been called America’s leading conspiracy theorist; right-wing pundits Milo Yiannopoulos and Laura Loomer, Joseph Watson, of InfoWars; Paul Nehlen, described as a White supremacist who ran twice unsuccessfully for Congress; and InfoWars. The ban also includes their accounts on Instagram, which is owned by Facebook. » FULL STORY

We Are Farrakhan!: Effort to ban Nation of Islam minister unleashes love for the man and an anti-Facebook furor

By Richard B. Muhammad, Rhodesia Muhammad, J.A. Salaam, Brian Muhammad, Charlene Muhammad, Nisa Islam Muhammad and Tariqah Shakir-Muhammad

Whatever Mark Zuckerberg and those who pressed the Facebook social media mogul to ban Nation of Islam Minister Louis Farrakhan thought, Black America’s reaction was swift, anger was potent and Black outrage was on display.


The Life, Faith & Work of Abdul Rahman Muhammad

By Brian E. Muhammad

The world lost a giant with the transition of Abdul Rahman Aquil Muhammad, who was a legend in the resurrection and restoration of Black life in America. Men, women and children hurt over his death, but celebrated the life of the Nation of Islam minister who died April 22 in Atlanta, Georgia. He was 87 years old.


Reparations for Blacks emerges as serious issue for 2020 elections

By Bryan 18X Crawford -Contributing Writer-

CHICAGO—A longtime discussion has exploded onto the national political stage as the table is set for the upcoming 2020 election: Reparations has become a hotly debated, and sometimes contentious topic politically, on the internet, and seems to have bled over into grassroots organizing.


Black economics with a purpose: The Black Mall needs you now

By Tariqah Shakir-Muhammad -Final Call Newspaper-

CHICAGO—The Black Mall, an online directory that features and promotes over 2,500 Black-owned businesses worldwide, is a potential goldmine for Black economics.


White Nationalism,White Hatred Is America’s Problem, Not Louis Farrakhan

By Richard B. Muhammad

The ugly and deadly side of American life surfaced once again with the killing of a woman and an assault on a Jewish house of worship in California. Once again, a young White man, a self-proclaimed race warrior allegedly grabbed a military style weapon and decided to extinguish an enemy.


Farrakhan, Facebook, and the fight for freedom

By Starla Muhammad Managing Editor

Livid. Outraged. Undeterred and determined. These are just a few words describing what Black folks, supporters and allies of Nation of Islam Minister Louis Farrakhan, proponents of free speech, freedom of expression and truth felt and expressed.

They were responding to social media giant Facebook’s decision to shut down and remove social media accounts of the world-renowned Muslim leader.

The decision to ban the Minister’s worldwide social media presence and growing appeal was met with swift rebuke and condemnation not only from members of the Nation of Islam and Black people, but from people of various ethnicities, religions, political ideologies and backgrounds.

On May 2 Facebook announced a ban on the accounts of Min. Farrakhan; Alex Jones of InfoWars who has been called America’s leading conspiracy theorist; right-wing pundits Milo Yiannopoulos and Laura Loomer, Joseph Watson, of InfoWars; Paul Nehlen, described as a White supremacist who ran twice unsuccessfully for Congress; and InfoWars. The ban also includes their accounts on Instagram, which is owned by Facebook.


We Are Farrakhan!: Effort to ban Nation of Islam minister unleashes love for the man and an anti-Facebook furor

By Richard B. Muhammad, Rhodesia Muhammad, J.A. Salaam, Brian Muhammad, Charlene Muhammad, Nisa Islam Muhammad and Tariqah Shakir-Muhammad

Whatever Mark Zuckerberg and those who pressed the Facebook social media mogul to ban Nation of Islam Minister Louis Farrakhan thought, Black America’s reaction was swift, anger was potent and Black outrage was on display.


Legislation protecting natural hair styles makes progress

By Charlene Muhammad -National Correspondent-

LOS ANGELES—A bill to end discrimination against persons who wear natural hair styles in schools and the work place is making progress in California.


The Life, Faith & Work of Abdul Rahman Muhammad

By Brian E. Muhammad

The world lost a giant with the transition of Abdul Rahman Aquil Muhammad, who was a legend in the resurrection and restoration of Black life in America. Men, women and children hurt over his death, but celebrated the life of the Nation of Islam minister who died April 22 in Atlanta, Georgia. He was 87 years old.


Reparations for Blacks emerges as serious issue for 2020 elections

By Bryan 18X Crawford -Contributing Writer-

CHICAGO—A longtime discussion has exploded onto the national political stage as the table is set for the upcoming 2020 election: Reparations has become a hotly debated, and sometimes contentious topic politically, on the internet, and seems to have bled over into grassroots organizing.


Guaido, U.S. fail to overthrow Maduro, again

By Barrington M. Salmon -Contributing Writer-

Recently, U.S. social media such as WhatsApp, Twitter suddenly came alive with commentary, pictures, videos and reaction to news that Juan Guaidó was leading a coup in an attempt to topple Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.


Back-To-Back Cyclones Hit Southern Africa

By Jehron Muhammad

This is the first time two cyclones have struck the southern African nation in a single season,and Kenneth was the first cyclone recorded so far north in Mozambique in the modern era of satellite imaging.


‘Unprecedented’: UN Finds U.S.-backed Forces Killed More Afghan Civilians Than Taliban and ISIS Did So Far in 2019

By Jessica Corbett, www.commondreams.org

In an “unprecedented” revelation that highlights the consequences of the seemingly endless war in Afghanistan, the United Nations announced that U.S.- backed forces killed more Afghan civilians than the Taliban and other armed anti- government groups did in the first three months of this year.


Corporate greed versus safety? Boeing faces flood of lawsuits

By Jehron Muhammad

Rumors that the crash of the Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 Max 8 would seriously damage Ethiopia’s premier airlines relationship with Boeing might be inevitable. But this has to be seen through the lens of the airline and manufacturer’s long history.


Military defends protestors as Sudanese leader is overthrown

By Jehron Muhammad

Sudan’s military has overthrown the government of President Omar al-Bashir, saying he would be arrested and taken to a “safe place.”


Black economics with a purpose: The Black Mall needs you now

By Tariqah Shakir-Muhammad -Final Call Newspaper-

CHICAGO—The Black Mall, an online directory that features and promotes over 2,500 Black-owned businesses worldwide, is a potential goldmine for Black economics.


Ice Cube, BIG3 outbid for Regional sports networks

By Bryan 18X Crawford -Contributing Writer-

BIG3 founder and legendary West Coast rapper Ice Cube was outbid in an auction for 21 regional sports networks (RSN) currently owned by Disney after its purchase of network TV giant FOX.


Consumer, civil rights groups condemn ‘Pay Day Rule’ delay

By Nisa Islam Muhammad -Staff Writer-

Several national consumer and civil rights groups joined the growing voices of dissent against the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s proposed delay of a 2017 rule the agency had issued to stop payday and car title loans from trapping consumers in debt.


Big banks leaving poor neighborhoods

By Nisa Islam Muhammad -Staff Writer-

Big banks are leaving poor neighborhoods for more affluent ones, according to a report by Bloomberg News, and JP Morgan Chase bank is leading the way. They are forgoing branches for ATMs and online banking.


Consumer Protection Bureau considers rescinding payday loan protections

By Nisa Islam Muhammad -Staff Writer-

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) recent proposal to rewrite its 2017 final rule governing “Payday, Vehicle Title, and Certain High-Cost Installment Loans.”


All Opposition To Truth Will Be Destroyed

By Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan

The aim of the enemy within is always to do harm to the Cause of Islam and to weaken the true and faithful Believing men and women in the leadership. The hypocrites never spare an opportunity to bring grief to the Believer. » CONTINUE

Minister Farrakhan Delivers Remarks at Funeral For Abdul Rahman Aquil Muhammad

By The Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan

I bear witness that there is no God, but He and we thank him for his merciful intervention in our affairs in the Person of Master Fard Muhammad, who came among us to guide us back to the straight path that our ancestors believed and followed before they were brought into the Western Hemisphere and made slaves.

We thank Master Fard Muhammad for choosing another son of Georgia, the Honorable Elijah Muhammad, and we thank the Honorable Elijah Muhammad for his fearless, uncompromising stand on behalf of our people. » CONTINUE

‘BUSINESS IS WARFARE’ What is Required for Our Economic Independence?

By Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan

I thank Allah for the Honorable Elijah Muhammad whom I see as “The Eternal Leader of The Nation of Islam,” meaning that what God has given to him for us now, in the past, and what will come down in the future: We will be feeding on it and growing from it for a long, long time. I’m going to acquaint you as best I can with the Greatness of the Honorable Elijah Muhammad, and why we are suffering today because we rejected him. We didn’t pay adequate attention to him; as a result, today, we are suffering great loss. Hopefully there’s time for us to reverse the loss. » CONTINUE

Minister Farrakhan Speaks At Los Angeles Memorial Service For Nipsey Hussle

By The Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan

When Brother Nipsey put on the Red and the Blue, he walked among the Blue with a heart for the Red and all the colors in between because his life was for the unity of the Red and the Blue—the unity of the ‘hood. » CONTINUE

A Special Message to Street Organizations

By Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan

Above all today, I am honored to be in the presence of my young brothers, the Bloods and the Crips. I am very grateful to the leadership and those who follow that leadership who have tried their best to produce peace in the streets of Newark, New Jersey. There are too many mothers and grandmothers grieving because, in the natural sequence of things, parents should die before their children, having built a platform for them to stand on. » CONTINUE

Statement on the Passing of Nipsey Hussle

By The Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan

Below is a brief statement from the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan on the passing of the gifted artist, entrepreneur and community leader Nipsey Hussle, who was born Ermias Asghedom, lived in and worked to build the Crenshaw section of Los Angeles and who departed this life on March 31, 2019 » CONTINUE

Unmasking Satan and Exposing False Charges of Anti-Semitism

By Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan

The scriptures bear witness to and we are talking about the work of making Satan known. Consider these scriptures to lay a base for our discussion: 2 Thessalonians, Chapter 2, Verse 2,“In that day shall not come except there be a falling away first, and that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition.” Verse 3, says, “And that wicked one shall be consumed with the spirit of God’s mouth on the brightness of His coming. ...” And, “God’s Coming,” the scripture teaches in Verse 9, “is after the workings of Satan.” We have something here that we really need to look deeply into. » CONTINUE

A SAVIOUR IS BORN FOR THE WHOLE OF HUMANITY: NO ONE NEED PERISH PART II

By Minister Louis Farrakhan

I have never made myself of any great reputation among my brethren. I walk among you humbly because that’s who I am. But I say to those who want their soul restored; who were on that Hollywood casting couch; to all the women that have been abused; to all the boys, the men that have been abused in prison life and abused by members of their family, I represent a Saviour, Universal Saviour. » CONTINUE

A Message to the WOMEN OF IMPACT Awards 2019

By Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan

Now, my dear brothers and sisters, when we receive an honor, the Honorable Elijah Muhammad said to me, we don’t get honor, real honor, until the job is done. So, this Impact Award is encouragement to all the brothers and sisters who are working on the problem of Freedom, Justice and Equality for our people and for all who are deprived of these three essentials of life.

You have made an impact, but the problem still remains. So, we thank you for your work and we encourage you and others to keep on working and one day we will be able to say, “Wow, job well done. The Black man and woman of America and humanity throughout the earth are free at last, free at last.”

Today is a great day, the 19th of January, and women are marching, saying to the world, no longer will women accept an inferior status or position. The Holy Qur’an, which is the most magnificent book of guidance and scripture says, God speaking, “That the female is not like the male. She is one degree beneath the male.” » CONTINUE

How to PROTECT DEMOCRACY

By Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan

What does democracy mean? The Founding Fathers of this country lived in Europe and they saw the error of government that they experienced. They wanted to frame a Constitution that would guard this nation against those things that they suffered in Europe. They did a pretty good job in what they wrote. In a democracy, where people have the right to choose their leaders, people lead with the consent of the governed. That means they (leaders) are not the masters; they are our servants. » CONTINUE