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Nation of Islam Celebrates 80 Years of Service to the Black Community and the Country

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• Official Saviours' Day 2010 Website (NOISD.org)
• Nation of Islam Website (NOI.org)

Star-studded guests to include Wyclef Jean, Raheem DeVaughn, Susan Taylor, Dr. Iyanla Vanzant, Allen Hughes, Frank Lucas, and 'The Real Freeway' Rick Ross

The Final Call Newspaper Saviours' Day 2010 Souvenir Edition ‘I intend in my Saviours’ Day address to provide Divine warning and guidance from the Honorable Elijah Muhammad to the Black community to the American people and to our brother, President Barack Obama.’ —The Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan

The Nation of Islam's Annual Saviours' Day Convention will be held February 26 and 27, at the Stephens Convention Center, located at 5555 N. River Road in Rosemont, IL and culminate with a keynote address "The Time and What Must Be Done" by the leader of the Nation of Islam on Feb. 28 at the United Center located at 1901 W. Madison in Chicago.

"I intend in my Saviours' Day address to provide Divine warning and guidance from the Honorable Elijah Muhammad to the Black community to the American people and to our brother, President Barack Obama," said Min. Farrakhan. "It is critical that everyone understand the time in which we live so that we can act in the manner that could save our lives," he continued.

Established in 1930, this year's convention marks the 80th year of the Nation of Islam's service to the oppressed and down trodden in North America. Each year, to also commemorate the birth of Master W. Fard Muhammad--the founder of the Nation of Islam--members, world leaders, celebrities, and supporters from all walks of life make the journey to Chicago to attend the annual assembly. The weekend of events equips attendees with the necessary tools to forge self-improvement, community empowerment and global change.

Among the many expected to attend this year include several high profile names such as Raheem DeVaughn, "the Real Freeway" Rick Ross, Frank Lucas, Wyclef Jean, former Jamaican Ambassador Dudley Thompson, Pam Africa, Filmmaker Allen Hughes, Iyanla Vanzant and Susan Taylor of the National Cares Mentoring Movement.

During the entire weekend, much attention will be placed on the current disaster in Haiti where Min. Farrakhan has already been marshalling aid and assistance efforts from the Black community.

"Haiti needs all the assistance she can get. We in the Nation of Islam are organizing our efforts to provide relief and in the spirit of the Million Man March, The Millions Women's March and the Millions More Movement we encourage everyone to organize their efforts into a National Response to Haiti "If we come together and speak with one voice and use the brightest and best of our minds to organize an effective response to this from the entire Black and Hispanic community of America, what a statement that would make. After we assess what we have done and the success of it, we have a working model for bad days that may soon come upon us," said Min. Farrakhan.

The Saviours' Day Convention begins at 9:00 am on Friday February 26 in Rosemont and culminates with the Saviours' Day address on Sunday. Doors open at 12 noon at the United Center and the program begins at 2:00 pm. For media credentials and more information visit the Saviours' Day website at http://www.noisd.org/ and to learn more about the Nation of Islam visit http://www.noi.org/.

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