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[Editor’s note: the final call is pleased to present extensive coverage on the life, legacy, and impact of mr. Harry belafonte beginning on page 3. This edition also includes a special 8-page center insert with a special message by the honorable minister louis farrakhan. Mr. Belafonte passed from this life on april 25 at the age of 96.]

A giant among men who served a divine purpose

Harry belafonte, who died of congestive heart failure on april 26 at the age of 96, remained true to his jamaican heritage, and those in the country and diaspora are honoring a son of jamaica.

When most people think of environmental issues, topics and phrases such as recycling, electric cars, community gardening, clean energy, and chemical-free are at the forefront of their minds.

Shakopee, minn.—kim potter, the former minnesota police officer who said she mistook her gun for a taser when she shot and killed daunte wright in 2021, was released from prison early april 24.

A new study has revealed that about half of young americans feel unsafe amid concerns over gun violence and homelessness, with a quarter of them having thoughts that they would be “better off dead.”

Minneapolis—the minneapolis naacp sued the city of minneapolis on april 26 over allegations that police officers used phony social media accounts to spy on activists without a legitimate public safety purpose.

Diabetes and glaucoma—two medical conditions that affect eyesight—are growing issues within the black community. But, according to recent medical studies, less than two percent of black optometrists in the united states are black. Further medical studies suggest that patients respond better when they receive medical treatment from a physician of the same race or ethnicity.

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Nation of islam research group

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Cairo—a rubber boat carrying dozens of europe-bound migrants sank off the coast of libya and at least 55 people drowned, including women and children, the un migration agency saidapril 26. It was the latest tragedy in this part of the mediterranean sea, a key route for migrants.

A recent string of leaks from canada’s oil sands tailings ponds has contaminated water, sowing mistrust among the local first nations people.

Buenos aires, argentina—antonela massarelli desperately needed a front door for the new house she and her family will move into in a buenos aires suburb.

New figures released by a major british food charity organization unveil that more than a million children in the european country received food aid in the past 12 months amid a deepening cost-of-living crisis.

At the root of sudan’s ongoing conflagration between its two opposing militaries is regional power. Sudan is the “crossroad” between africa and the middle east.according to khalil ch arles, sudan’s strategic value manifests itself in the region through connections in commerce, trade and culture. As a research paper published by the elliot school of international affairs on pomeps.org reported, “after failing for years to decisively woo president omar al-bashir to their axis,

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Muslims around the world celebrated and observed the conclusion of ramadan, the islamic holy month of fasting, rejuvenation, service and a renewed commitment to faith. Eid-ul’fitr (id-al’fitr) or “festival of renewal” or “holiday/festival of breaking the fast” celebrations took place in various muslim communities. Communities participated in communal prayers, food, games and exchanged gifts.

New york—prior to the conflict in the country of sudan that started on april 15, new york city enjoyed a united iftar celebration at the united nations headquarters in manhattan. Muslim leaders from across the five boroughs along with muslims and christians from the counties of long island and westchester participated in the breaking of the fast at maghrib (sunset) on april 13.

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The rapid spread of evil over the people is a manifestation of what is in the world that is called christianity. The great spread of both evil and filth is staggering in the eyes of allah (god) and the righteous.

[Editor’s note: the following edited article is the message delivered by the honorable minister louis farrakhan on “the ummah reflects” podcast, livestreamed via the podbean app on friday, april 21, 2023, which marked the last day of the holy month of ramadan observance for muslims in the united states.]

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[Editor’s note: this article is a reprint that was published online on march 15, 2005.]

[Editor’s note: this article is a reprint that was published on january 10, 2007; and the final call will continue to publish articles by our late and dear mother tynnetta muhammad.]

This is one of the most important objects of our lives. How to eat to live, for almighty god, allah, in the person of master fard muhammad, to whom praises are due forever, taught me that food keeps us here and food takes us away. So to regulate the food and drink is one of the important things of life.

Staff writer @piercingstar19

Greenville, miss.—the mighty men of the fruit of islam (f.o.i.) of the greenville study group, greenwood study circle, street organizations, fire stations 2 and 3 (that service the area), and residents of carver circle recently came together to participate in “acts of kindness from the men.”

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This is the question asked most frequently by both the whites and the blacks. The answers to this question i shall state as simply as possible.

1. We believe in the one god whose proper name is allah.

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