by Dr. Boyce Watkins The other day, I was intrigued by the words of Min. Louis Farrakhan, as he gave a public address regarding President Obama’s announced support for gay marriage. I love hearing what Minister Farrakhan has to say, and although I don’t agree with every word, I’m sure he doesn’t expect me to […]
This past Sunday at Chicago’s United Center, Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan warned thousands that racism in the U.S. could result in an assassination attempt on President Barack Obama. Satan, he told those gathered, has exerted his influence over racially-motivated groups working in politics and within society. “Do you think they’re wicked enough to […]
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan started a five-day trip to Haiti on Sunday, arriving just ahead of fellow Chicagoan Oprah Winfrey as they make separate trips to the poor Caribbean country. SEE ALSO: How Saturday Night Live Has Become The Place For Celeb Damage Control Farrakhan told reporters at the […]
Haitian President Michel Martelly will host Oprah Winfrey when she visits the Caribbean nation. Martelly tells The Associated Press that he hopes Winfrey will serve as an ambassador for Haiti. He says he would like her to help Haiti get more assistance for rebuilding from the 2010 earthquake that displaced hundreds of thousands of people. […]
During a rally in Chicago Sunday, Tavis Smiley, Dr. Cornel West, and Minister Louis Farrakhan criticized President Obama on his political base, and his alleged negligence of the poor. “President Obama should acknowledge the poor and come back home to his base — even if it means being a one-term president,” Farrakhan said to an […]
CHICAGO-The head of the Nation Of Islam, Louis Farrakhan addressed the war in Libya yesterday and discussed Momar Qaddafi and Barack Obama: NBC Chicago reports: “I don’t care what Gadhafi has done wrong. He’s not the mad dog of the Middle East,” Farrakhan thundered. “The mad dogs are growling and biting in Washington, D.C.” “It’s […]
CHICAGO-At the recent Savior’s Day celebration, Nation Of Islam Minister, Louis Farrakhan had words of praise for the embattled religion, Scientology called Libyan Dictator , Moammar Quaddafi “a friend” and had harsh words for pop star, Rihanna and homosexuals. RELATED: Top 5 MLK Speeches The Chicago Sun-Times reports: Farrakhan also said he had spent time […]
