Louis Farrakhan

Farrakhan as Metaphor Angers ADL — Then Doesn't

Mating Game: Bloomy Loves Fred Newman, All Over Again

One of this town's great political love stories is about to have a re-run. And like Taylor and Burton, and Madonna and Guy, it's bound to be even steamier the second time around .Mike Bloomberg and Independence Party guru Fred Newman are trying to patch things up, the Times reports this morning, and ... More >>

Post–9-11 Civil Rights

If You're Black, Who's Got Your Back?

Fulani's City Hall Push

The mayor's wacky allies just want some respect—and a city contract

A Gay-Friendly Millions More! Just Kidding.

Farrakhan’s big rally reportedly snubs queer speaker

Who is Gunning for Ex-Farrakhan Spokesmen?

Khallid Muhammad says FBI warned aides about Nation of Islam Death threats

Malcolm X's Killer Axed

Insiders Say Aziz Has Been Forced Out of Top Nation of Islam Posts

By Any Means (Unnecessary)

A History of the Confrontational Politics That Led to the 'Assault' on Councilman Bill Perkins by the Bully Boys of The Million Youth March

Raising Elijah

Faction Says Black Muslim Founder Has Returned To Oust Farrakhan

Malcolm X vs. Khallid Abdul Muhammad

Malcolm: 'I'm Not Against Jews. I'm Against Racists.'

The Hunt for Khallid Abdul Muhammad

The Million Youth March leader breaks his silence about the violent end to his historic rally, the demands for his arrest, and life as a possible fugitive from Giuliani-style justice

Disarming Black Rage in Jasper

Behind the scenes with the new Black Panthers in their shotgun diplomacy with Texas lawmen

Rage Against Muhammad

An investigation by the joint terrorist task force adds to the Million Youth March leader's woes

Escape from the Nation of Islam

Farrakhan Heir Bolts from Black Muslim Following to Lead a Hip Hop Movement

Keep Your Eye on Malik Shabazz

'Khallid Muhammad Makes the Jews Pee in Their Pants at Night'

Soul on Ice

Kwame Ture's last freedom ride

Bring Me The Head

Bloodsucking, headhunting, and other racial myths about new york's reputed black separatist cults

In the Shadow of Death

A Mystery Virus Triggers Rumors of a Murder Plot Against the Cancer-Stricken Louis Farrakhan and Talk of a Power Struggle Inside His Nation Of Islam

Letters

A Mystery Virus Triggers Rumors of a Murder Plot Against the Cancer-Stricken Louis Farrakhan and Talk of a Power Struggle Inside His Nation Of Islam

Letters

A Mystery Virus Triggers Rumors of a Murder Plot Against the Cancer-Stricken Louis Farrakhan and Talk of a Power Struggle Inside His Nation Of Islam

Nations of Islam at War

Two Factions of the Black Muslim Movement Clash Over a Newspaper Route, But the Roots of the Conflict Are Much Deeper

Profits of Rage

Chuck D's Same Old Song?

'Farrakhan Jews'

Anti-Zionist Hasidim in Landmark Meeting With Nation of Islam Leader

Celebrity Bigots

Why Hate is Hot

Oh, God

Why Religion Doesn't Have a Prayer in New York Politics

The Shame of Mosque No. 7

With a Sex-Harassment Suit Hanging Over His Head, Some Are Wondering Whether Nation of Islam Minister Benjamin Muhammad Is Fit to Lead the Million Family March

The Last Temptation of Minister Benjamin

Inside the Sex Scandal at Nation of Islam Mosque No. 7

Amazing Grace

Why Louis Farrakhan is Desperate to Meet Joe Lieberman

Fast-Food Politics

Jesse Jackson–Al Sharpton Beef Over Burger King Boycott

If I Must Die

The Last Will of Minister Khallid Abdul Muhammad

Hip Hop War

The Minister vs. the Mogul

President Sharpton

Reverend Al Sharpton Says He’ll Seek the Democratic Presidential Nomination. Right Guy for the Job?

Renovated Loft in Former Warehouse

Reverend Al Sharpton Says He’ll Seek the Democratic Presidential Nomination. Right Guy for the Job?

Getting Back on the Bus

Black New Yorkers Roll to Washington for Slave Reparations

Goodwill Hunting

A Guide to Thrift Shop Furniture

New York Rally for Slave Reparations Searches for Focus

A Guide to Thrift Shop Furniture

Design for Living

From Philly to Dhaka, a son's pilgrimage sheds light on a visionary architect's personality

Double Dutch in a War Zone

On Ghetto Streets, It's Bloodshed and Tears All Over Again

We Need You

It's Time to Call for New Black Leadership

Simmons vs. Foxman

Aiming at Farrakhan, ADL jabs at mogul as Million Man March sequel nears

A Darker Shade of Pink

From Kanye West to Louis Farrakhan, new signs of gay friendliness among African Americans

Nationalism of Fools

Farrakhan Brings It All Back Home

No Hoodrat Friend

William Jelani Cobb's persuasive takes on black culture

Coming of Age

1976–1985: Punk to Pomo, Basquiat to Breakdancing

Hiphop Turns 30

Whatcha celebratin' for?

Why Blacks Shouldn't Vote for Hillary

An African American Reporter Comes to Terms With a Taboo Subject

Swine Flu Vaccine PANIC: Do We Have Enough, and Will It Kill Us?

Swine flu vaccines will be in New York schools next week -- unless they run out: Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sibelius admits there's not enough to go around at present. "Demand is ahead of the yield," she says; Senator Joe Lieberman says there are 30 million doses available, as oppo ... More >>

Louis Farrakhan and Friends Crash Obama's Memorial Day BBQ

​Can't the president catch a goddamn break these days? All the man wanted to do was enjoy a burger, maybe a hot dog with some extra salt, on this sunny holiday weekend, but some thuggish types from the Nation of Islam had to engage in aa sort of "stand-off" outside. On the opposing end? None o ... More >>

Scientology and the Nation of Islam: A Heartwarming Independence Weekend Parable

Your reward for slogging through the impenetrable Dianetics: Face time with Farrakhan!​There's nothing like the Fourth of July weekend to amp up our pursuit of happiness and help us reflect on what this country stands for: freedom, baby! Of course, having our great freedoms of conscience and ... More >>

The Struggle: Black Power Mixtape and Bobby Fischer

Your reward for slogging through the impenetrable Dianetics: Face time with Farrakhan!​There's nothing like the Fourth of July weekend to amp up our pursuit of happiness and help us reflect on what this country stands for: freedom, baby! Of course, having our great freedoms of conscience and ... More >>