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

Farrakhan to students, professors: 'Break free from the domination and control of your oppressor!'

CHICAGO - (FinalCall.com) - The Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan told students and faculty at Chicago State University January 25 that they have to "break free" from the educational system that has been set up by their oppressors to maintain control.

"The Architects of our education never intended for us to escape the circle of activity that takes us out from under their control, so if we are still governed by the controlling systems of our former slave masters, then we yet have to break free, so Jesus said 'you shall know the truth and the truth shall set you free,'" said Minister Farrakhan as he delivered much needed guidance and straight talk to over 1,000 at the Jacoby Dickens center. The current student enrollment at CSU is a little over 7,000.

Hosted by the Chicago State University African-American Studies Program and the African-American Male Resource Center, the Minister spoke on the topic: "Education: Black People and the Future." » FULL STORY

Plantation where 14-year-old slave was hung to become outlet mall

By Askia Muhammad -Senior Correspondent-

WASHINGTON - The site of a Maryland plantation which is renowned by local historians for its connection to Black history and to the Civil War has lost its historical designation and is on its way to becoming an 85-store outlet mall, after an early January vote by the Prince George’s County Historic Preservation Commission.


Subpoenas, terror accusations bring counter-charges of FBI repression

By Charlene Muhammad -National Correspondent-

LOS ANGELES - "I'm disgusted and I'm unhappy but I didn’t have the expectation that the judicial system, the state, would give me justice," said immigration rights and anti-war activist Carlos Montes after a judge denied his request to dismiss all charges stemming from a federal grand jury subpoena targeting more than a dozen activists across the U.S.


Sexual abuse and molestation, the open secret

By Starla Muhammad -Staff Writer-

William Wright-El was a little boy but he knew something was wrong when a family acquaintance made him get into bed with her. She began touching him on his privates and made him touch her; he knew it was not right.


A master teaches, students listen

By Starla Muhammad -Staff Writer-

CHICAGO - Students from several Chicago area colleges and universities as well as young people from all walks of life gathered to see and hear from the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan, a man many said they had only read or heard about in the media or caught glimpses of on YouTube.


Powerless majority? State of the Dream 2012 says non-Whites will still suffer as largest U.S. group

By Charlene Muhammad -National Correspondent-

People of color will be the majority of America' population by 2042. They will also remain the least wealthy, least employed, least educated, and the most incarcerated, unless the country steps up efforts to close its racial economic divide, according to a new report by United for a Fair Economy.


Farrakhan to students, professors: 'Break free from the domination and control of your oppressor!'

By Ashahed M. Muhammad -Asst. Editor-

CHICAGO - (FinalCall.com) - The Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan told students and faculty at Chicago State University January 25 that they have to "break free" from the educational system that has been set up by their oppressors to maintain control.

"The Architects of our education never intended for us to escape the circle of activity that takes us out from under their control, so if we are still governed by the controlling systems of our former slave masters, then we yet have to break free, so Jesus said 'you shall know the truth and the truth shall set you free,'" said Minister Farrakhan as he delivered much needed guidance and straight talk to over 1,000 at the Jacoby Dickens center. The current student enrollment at CSU is a little over 7,000.

Hosted by the Chicago State University African-American Studies Program and the African-American Male Resource Center, the Minister spoke on the topic: "Education: Black People and the Future."


Plantation where 14-year-old slave was hung to become outlet mall

By Askia Muhammad -Senior Correspondent-

WASHINGTON - The site of a Maryland plantation which is renowned by local historians for its connection to Black history and to the Civil War has lost its historical designation and is on its way to becoming an 85-store outlet mall, after an early January vote by the Prince George’s County Historic Preservation Commission.


Police training film targets Muslims, activists demand NYPD resignations

By Saeed Shabazz -Staff Writer-

NEW YORK - The latest instance of targeting by the New York City Police Department against the Muslim community brought activists to the steps of City Hall, demanding the resignation of Police Commissioner Raymond W. Kelley and his public relations director.


Subpoenas, terror accusations bring counter-charges of FBI repression

By Charlene Muhammad -National Correspondent-

LOS ANGELES - "I'm disgusted and I'm unhappy but I didn’t have the expectation that the judicial system, the state, would give me justice," said immigration rights and anti-war activist Carlos Montes after a judge denied his request to dismiss all charges stemming from a federal grand jury subpoena targeting more than a dozen activists across the U.S.


Muslim leaders celebrate 30 years of Masjid At-Taqwa, offer vision of center to benefit Brooklyn community

By Nisa Islam Muhammad -Staff Writer-

NEW YORK - Muslim leaders from around the country gathered to celebrate 30 years of Masjid At-Taqwa under the direction of Imam Siraj Wahhaj as last year came to an end. They gathered to mark the masjid’s 30th year and to promote a future vision to benefit the community.


Threats again trump talks on Iran’s nuclear program

By Brian E. Muhammad -Contributing Writer-

With the United States ending a decade-long conflict in Iraq, an expensive, unstable course of action in Afghanistan and amplified enmity towards Syria, questions loom about the strength of its desire for a war in Iran.


Is violence in Nigeria simple religious conflict?

By Saeed Shabazz -Staff Writer-

UNITED NATIONS - The specter of a religious civil war in Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation with 160 million people, has been raised by several Nigerian leaders—including a senior Christian leader, a Nigerian Nobel Prize winner, and President Goodluck Jonathan, who is a Christian.


Iran: Oil embargo means ‘economic suicide’ for EU

By Nassar Karimi Associated Press

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) - Iran’s OPEC governor recently said a European Union embargo on Iranian oil would be "economic suicide" for Europe, the latest stiff statement reflecting Iranian concern about the prospect of deeper sanctions over its nuclear program.


Refuge-seeking Haitians test Brazil’s solidarity

By Fabiana Frayssinet

RIO DE JANEIRO (IPS/GIN) - Brazil, for decades a source of migrants to the United States and Europe, is now facing its own humanitarian challenge: applying the international solidarity it trumpets to the Haitians who are arriving in the thousands, in search of a better life.


Cameroon - China: A wedding with uncertain prospects

By Ngala Killian Chimtom

YAOUNDE (IPS/GIN) - The Cameroon government is increasingly turning to China as a privileged partner in its development efforts. But there are many discordant voices who say the long-term effects of China’s economic relations with Cameroon could be disastrous for domestic industry.


Will higher down payment requirements decrease Black home buying opportunities?

By Nisa Islam Muhammad -Staff Writer-

WASHINGTON - The President’s State of the Union address may have presented a rosy picture but if you look at the housing crisis those roses petals are wilting and Americans are left holding a stem of thorns. The miserable fact is U.S. new home sales are the lowest in history.


Exposing the 1 Percent: 'Money isn’t speech, corporations aren’t people'

By Kanya D’Almeida

NEW YORK - In most mainstream media the words "corruption" and "election fraud" accompany images of makeshift polling stations manned by armed guards in Burma or burning tires beside tattered ballot boxes in South Sudan—the insidiousness of stolen elections and a crumbling democracy is very seldom associated with the United States.


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.


The Purpose of Education

By Minister Louis Farrakhan

Education is supposed to be the proper cultivation of the gifts and talents of the individual through the acquisition of knowledge. Knowledge satisfies our natural thirst for gaining that which will make us one with our Maker. So true education cultivates the person—mind, body and spirit—by bringing us closer to fulfilling our purpose for being, which is to reflect Allah (God). » CONTINUE

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