A critical time for America and the World
by Ashahed M. Muhammad -Asst. Editor-CHICAGO (FinalCall.com) - Anticipation and excitement is growing as final preparations are being made for Saviours’ Day 2012 marking 82 years of the Nation of Islam’s existence in North America.... »
How toxic is Black hair care?
by Thandisizwe Chimurenga New America Media/SF Bay View | Feb 8, 2012 - 12:46:50 PMSince the 1970s, when the environmental movement created unprecedented awareness of the damage humans were doing to planet Earth, there has been little attention on the possible connections between Black beauty salons, the personal care products utilized primarily by Black women and adverse health outcomes. »
Plantation where 14-year-old slave was hung to become outlet mall
by Askia Muhammad -Senior Correspondent- | Feb 3, 2012 - 4:28:36 PMWASHINGTON - 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- | Feb 3, 2012 - 4:13:36 PMNEW 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- | Feb 3, 2012 - 1:56:56 PMLOS 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- | Feb 3, 2012 - 1:35:06 PMNEW 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. »
Protecting, celebrating 'Big Momma' at 104
by FinalCall.com News | Feb 3, 2012 - 1:12:50 PMATLANTA - It was one of the dreariest days that Atlanta has had this year. Temperatures plunged to 35 degrees, almost 20 degrees cooler than over the previous weekend. »
Finding the power within to heal
by | Feb 2, 2012 - 12:51:12 PMMILWAUKEE, Wis. - Looks of anticipation, wonder and awe filled the sanctuary of Mercy Memorial Baptist Church as Student Minister Ava spoke to over 100 women on "The Power Within to Heal: Healing the Wounds of Domestic Violence and Sexual Abuse." »
Sexual abuse and molestation, the open secret
by Starla Muhammad -Staff Writer- | Feb 1, 2012 - 2:08:08 PMWilliam 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- | Jan 31, 2012 - 4:25:19 PMCHICAGO - 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. »
Farrakhan to students, professors: 'Break free from the domination and control of your oppressor!'
by Ashahed M. Muhammad -Asst. Editor- | Jan 31, 2012 - 11:45:10 AMCHICAGO - (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. »
Legislation proposed to prevent domestic torture
by Askia Muhammad -Senior Correspondent- | Jan 31, 2012 - 9:14:23 AMWASHINGTON - On the heels of large White House demonstrations protesting prisoner torture by U.S. forces at Guantánamo Bay, Cuba and Bagram Air Force Base Afghanistan, several Chicago-area Congress members have introduced legislation to outlaw torture by domestic law enforcement authorities in this country. »
Powerless majority? State of the Dream 2012 says non-Whites will still suffer as largest U.S. group
by Charlene Muhammad -National Correspondent- | Jan 31, 2012 - 8:57:27 AMPeople 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. »
Trial of officer shot 28 times, reopens wounds
by Starla Muhammad -Staff Writer- | Jan 30, 2012 - 11:06:15 AMCHICAGO - 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- | Jan 30, 2012 - 10:59:44 AMLOS 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. »
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