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COMMENTARY: Black No More 
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COMMENTARY: Black No More 

Miles Jaye, Texas Metro News Contributor April 21, 2022

It is worth noting that recounting the horrors of slavery, remembering heroes of the civil rights movement, along with a few 19th and 20th century inventors, athletes and entertainers, in no way sufficiently pays proper tribute to the totality of our past. Only by passing down our complete stories and sharing the fullness of our heritage do we properly honor our ancestors and history, a history that long predates the 17th century in North, South and Central America and the Caribbean. We were Africans long before becoming New Yorkers, Jamaicans, Brazilians, Haitians, Cubans or Puerto Ricans. 

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Reflecting on the Origins of the Islamic Faith

Dr. Ahsan M. Khan, Contributing WriterFebruary 27, 2019

For me as an Ahmadi Muslim, Black History Month is a time to reflect on the beautiful origins of my faith, Islam. Among the first Muslim converts was an Abyssian slave named Bilal, who was befriended and then liberated by the holy prophet Muhammad.  Bilal was a very pious and wise companion, and he was blessed with a deep melodious voice. The Prophet chose him, above all others despite not having an Arabic tongue, to be the first “muizzin” which is the person who recites the “adhan” or call to prayer which is now a tradition in Islam and recited

Malcolm X and the Ethics of Martyrdom: Witness, Service, Struggle and Sacrifice
Dr. Maulana KarengaOpinion

Malcolm X and the Ethics of Martyrdom: Witness, Service, Struggle and Sacrifice

Dr. Maulana KarengaFebruary 21, 2019

Malcolm tells us in his Autobiography that he felt and hoped that his “life’s account, read objectively. . .might prove to be a testimony of some social value.” And surely, it is a testimony of great social value. Indeed, it is both testimony and testament, righteous witness and a sacred will, awesome evidence and instruction on how we can live our lives, and if need be, give them up with the unwavering commitment and uncompromising courage Malcolm modelled and mirrored for us. Malcolm, honored teacher of the liberating truth, thus taught us how to live and die, and even before his death, he had already given his whole life to his people, his faith and the struggle. It was again one of his defining features which he described as “the one hundred percent dedication I have to whatever I believe in.”

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Happy Birthday Minister Al-Hajji Malik El-Shabazz (Malcolm X)

Dr. Valerie Wardlaw, Contributing WriterMay 19, 2016

  He would have celebrated 91 years of life today (May 19). What can be said about a man who captivated a nation? Malcolm X or Al-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz as he was known in the years prior to his death, is considered by many one of the most important voices of conscious thought. Ask any millennial what they love about Malcolm X and you are certain to hear one of his infamous quotes roll quickly off their tongues; “By any means necessary,” or his mantra to everyone, to “make it plain.” Much has been written about Malcolm X and his

After California shooting, fears of Muslim harassment rise
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After California shooting, fears of Muslim harassment rise

JONATHAN LEMIRE and MICHAEL BALSAMO Associated PressDecember 16, 2015

A severed pig’s head was left outside a mosque in Philadelphia. An Islamic center in Florida was defaced. A Sikh temple in California was vandalized by someone who mistook it for a mosque and left graffiti that included a profane reference to the Islamic State group. Advocacy groups believe that a spate of anti-Muslim incidents across the United States in recent weeks can be linked to last week’s mass shooting in California and the inflammatory rhetoric of Donald Trump and other Republican presidential candidates. And they say that Muslims are fearful the backlash could lead to further harassment and violence.