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Farrakhan: Black America must change to survive

by Richard B. Muhammad -Editor-in-Chief

CHICAGO (Mosque Maryam) - The leader of the Nation of Islam began a major lecture series, “The Time and What Must Be Done,” by using scripture, current events, social conditions... »

Minister Farrakhan begins pivotal lecture series, Sunday Nov. 15

by FinalCall.com News | Nov 14, 2009 - 4:05:43 PM

During his 2009 Million Man March anniversary address, the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan issued blunt warnings to the U.S. government, leaders and to the Black community at large. The Minister continued that message Nov. 15th, during a webcast from the Nation of Islam's headquarters. »

Released from court monitoring program, an outspoken reverend continues activism

by Abisayo Muhammad | Nov 12, 2009 - 1:22:52 PM

BENTON HARBOR, Mich. - It started with a simple question, “Why are so many Black men in our community being sent to prison for such small crimes?” When Rev. Edward Pinkney pursued the question, he ended up paying a price. »

Muslim, Christian unity leads to victory

by Ashahed M. Muhammad -Asst. Editor- | Nov 12, 2009 - 12:03:25 PM

(FinalCall.com) - Christian and Muslim unity proved to be a winning combination as two men representing spiritually-based political leadership resoundingly defeated their opponents. »

Activists, family demand justice in death of imam slain by FBI

by Ashahed M. Muhammad -Asst. Editor- | Nov 12, 2009 - 11:53:27 AM

DETROIT, Mich. - Activists continue to demand answers in the death of Imam Luqman Ameen Abdullah, the 53-year-old leader of Detroit's Masjid Al-Haqq gunned down by the FBI under suspicious circumstances. Supporters said the man described in the FBI's 43-page affidavit, and portrayed by the mainstream media as something of a Muslim mafia don, was not the man they knew and loved. »

Fort Hood shooting stuns America

by Askia Muhammad -Senior Correspondent- | Nov 10, 2009 - 8:54:55 AM

WASHINGTON - An army psychiatrist, who treated soldiers suffering from Post-Traumatic-Stress-Disorder from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, now stands accused of leaving the entire nation and the U.S. military in shock as officials at Fort Hood, Texas sort out the details of a shooting which left 13 dead over two-dozen others injured. »

A vigilant, determined community moves on

by Ashahed M. Muhammad -Assistant Editor- | Nov 10, 2009 - 8:48:19 AM

DETROIT, Mich. - Followers of the late Imam Abdullah who recently gathered at Masjid Al-Haqq, embraced, talked and relied on each other for support and strength—all vowing to continue his work. »

One year after election, Obama presidency under seige

by Brian E. Muhammad -Contributing Writer- | Nov 5, 2009 - 1:43:22 PM

A year ago, Americans cried, waved flags and embraced as a brilliant campaign made Barack Obama the 44th president of the United States and the first Black man to win the White House. What a difference a year makes. »

Funeral held for slain mosque leader, questions remain

by Ashahed M. Muhammad -Assistant Editor- | Nov 3, 2009 - 12:34:17 PM

Muslims from across the United States converged at the Muslim Center in Detroit, Michigan, Oct. 31 for the Janazah prayer service and funeral for Imam Luqman Ameen Abdullah who was gunned down by FBI agents. »