August 31, 1999
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In 1979, Minister Louis Farrakhan delivered his first National Address in the rebuilding effort of the Nation of Islam under the teachings of the Hon. Elijah Muhammad. That speech was the centerpiece of the first issue of The Final Call Newspaper.

If Black people came together anywhere in America, there is nothing that we could not have if we wanted it. The unity of 30 million of us in America would guarantee our survival. In fact, the unity of one million of us in America would guarantee survival for all of our people. To achieve survival, however, there are things that each of us must sacrifice.

WASHINGTON�Thousands of Liberians living in the United States because of years of civil strife are closer to being deported, as a result of a July decision by Attorney General Janet Reno ending their Temporary Protective Status (TPS), effective Sept. 28.

Black  Psychologists map out action agenda

CHARLESTON, S.C.�In the city where Denmark Vessey planned a bloody slave insurrection for liberation, two centuries later, the Association of Black Psychologists (ABP) who held their annual convention here say they are also trying to liberate Blacks�only this time mentally.

Death penalty unfair to Blacks, poor

Our Youth
by Minister Louis Farrakhan

There is fear in America over our young people coming together. I was told a few minutes ago that some members of the Minneapolis/St. Paul community offered money to some of the organizers of this summit if they would not let Farrakhan come. What is it about Farrakhan that you would offer my brothers money to keep me from talking to my own family?

Headline News

Controversy swirls around Million
Youth March II

National Urban League launches agenda 2000

Africa seeks reparations for enslavement

Activists: 'U.S. hypocritical on weapons trade

Read All About It!
Street Papers Have
The Real Story
by Piet Van Lier
-Guest Columnist-

With media conglomerates snapping up independent weekly newspapers like popcorn, the role of "alternative press" is being filled by a proliferation of new voices, from Internet �zines to conventional print publications.

FCN EDITORIAL
Same problems,
different solutions

Unveiling the Number 19
by Tynnetta Muhammad