Originally published 12.4.09
When was the last time you picked up a copy of The Final Call Newspaper? The men of the Nation of Islam, called The Fruit of Islam, can be found on street corners of your city offering this wonderful newspaper. It’s not about $1.00. It’s about what’s inside.
In this latest edition, this is what you will find in part:
Farrakhan: America’s time is up by Ashahed M. Muhammad
The Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan delivered Part II of the historic lecture series titled “The Time and What Must Be Done†from the Nation of Islam’s national headquarters, Mosque Maryam on Nov.29. Click here to read the full article: Farrakhan: America’s time is up
Sammy Sosa’s recent public appearance at the Latin Grammys, revealing his significantly lighter complexion along with green contacts and permed hair has caused uproar within the Black and Latino community. It’s tempting for U.S. commentators to blame “Dominican Racism†for this scandal and likewise attraction for the Latin American media to mock Sosa for his new appearance. These responses are more of a smokescreen covering a much deeper issue than the Sosa incident itself. Click here to read the full article: What the case of Sammy Sosa says to both Blacks and Latinos
Wait there is more!
UK – Elite police unit fosters fear, instead of security by Charlene Muhammad
Scotland Yard’s CO19 special firearms unit claims its elite officers are ready to subdue violent crime within a moment’s notice to create safer neighbourhoods. Some Black leaders say the heavy arms and enforcement effort is unjustly trained primarily on Black youth—and are warning the community to act to curb police targeting and possible abuses. Click here to read the full report:Activists, N.O.I. UK condemn elite police ‘hit squad’