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The More Things Change…The More They Remain The Same...

Similarities between Minneapolis in the 1960s and the 2020s—sparked by the killings of George Floyd and more recently, Alex Pretti—show a persistent cycle of police brutality, intense community rage, and national uprisings. The 2026 killing of Alex Pretti, a white ICU nurse and community defender, by federal agents, has further intensified the modern crisis, echoing the 1960s' "long, hot summers" of riots following state-sanctioned violence against…

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Added by Bilal Mahmud المكافح المخلص on January 26, 2026 at 2:30am — 2 Comments

Mali Fuel Shortage...

As of January 2026, Mali is experiencing a severe,, chronic fuel shortage driven by a blockade by al-Qaida-linked militants

(JNIM) targeting supply routes from neighboring countries, which has reduced fuel inflows from up to 6,000 trucks monthly to…

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Added by Bilal Mahmud المكافح المخلص on January 26, 2026 at 1:00am — 1 Comment

Remembering Shaheed Al Hajj Imam Jamil Abdullah Al-Amin | Imam Muhammad Jaaber | From Bilal to Malcolm...

Imam Jamil al-Amin (RHM) passed away on November 25, 2025 at the age of 82, leaving behind an illustrious legacy of

social activism and advocacy for Islam and Americans of African descent. Imam Muhammad Jaaber contextualizes the work of Imam Jamil al-Amin within the political environment of post-Civil Rights…

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Added by Bilal Mahmud المكافح المخلص on January 25, 2026 at 4:00pm — 2 Comments

Burkina Faso: 2 Years Under Leadership Of President Ibrahim Traoré'

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Added by Bilal Mahmud المكافح المخلص on January 22, 2026 at 7:30pm — 1 Comment

They Want to Erase Us: A "Season of Destruction" -- Dr. Eddie Glaude Jr ...

We are living through what Dr. Eddie Glaude Jr. calls a "season of destruction," a deliberate era where the legacy of the freedom movement is being erased. In this riveting dialogue, Glaude and Dr. Imani Perry do not just lament the state of the nation; they dissect the very…

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Added by Bilal Mahmud المكافح المخلص on January 22, 2026 at 12:00pm — 2 Comments

Sheikh Khalil Abdur Rashid PhD: Malcolm X And Indigenizing Islam In America

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Malcolm X was a transformative figure in the indigenization of Islam in America, though his approach evolved significantly throughout his life

. Starting in the Nation of Islam (NOI), he helped create a version of the religion tailored to the specific experiences of Black…

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Added by Bilal Mahmud المكافح المخلص on January 22, 2026 at 1:03am — 7 Comments

Imam Shane Atkinson King Day 2026 Atlanta, Ga.

Shane Atkinson is an American imam who serves as a chaplain at Elon University. He was previously the first Muslim chaplain in the history of University of North Carolina Medical Center.…

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Added by Bilal Mahmud المكافح المخلص on January 21, 2026 at 5:54am — 2 Comments

King Day 2026 Mission Possible

Photos by: Kofi Bilal Mahmud

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King Day 2026 Mission Possible …

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Added by Bilal Mahmud المكافح المخلص on January 19, 2026 at 3:30pm — 4 Comments

Dr. King’s Unfinished Diagnosis: America, White Supremacy, and the Return of Authoritarian Power:

Dr. King’s Unfinished Diagnosis: America, White Supremacy, and the Return of

Authoritarian Power:

By Imam Nadim Sulaiman Ali

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is often remembered as a dreamer—but far too rarely as a diagnostician.

We quote his dreams while ignoring his warnings.

We celebrate his hope while dismissing his…

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Added by Bilal Mahmud المكافح المخلص on January 19, 2026 at 6:08am — 2 Comments

Why Did Miraj Occur?

The Isra wal Miraj is one of the most extraordinary prophet stories in Islamic history, revealing both divine and scientific secrets beyond human comprehension. This journey, often referred to as the story of Al Isra wal Miraj, is a miracle that

demonstrates the…

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Added by Bilal Mahmud المكافح المخلص on January 17, 2026 at 9:42am — 2 Comments

The Making of Nothing to See Here: Watts | 2025 Resnick Aspen Action Forum....

What began with 20 iPhones distributed to residents of Watts—a historically significant South Los Angeles neighborhood known for its complex challenges—became something unprecedented: a community-driven documentary that catalyzed real change. By placing cameras…

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Added by Bilal Mahmud المكافح المخلص on January 15, 2026 at 11:30am — 5 Comments

His Name Is 'Shaheed, Al-Hajj' Imam Jamil Abdullah Al-Amin... "تغمده الله برحمته الواسعة وأسكنه فسيح جناته"

Say His Name Shaheed Al-Hajj Imam Jamil Abdullah Al-Amin

by Ashley…

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Added by Bilal Mahmud المكافح المخلص on January 14, 2026 at 1:31am — 8 Comments

Mamdani "I will not hide in the shadows"...

I Will Not Hide In The Shadows

Added by Bilal Mahmud المكافح المخلص on January 13, 2026 at 5:00pm — 1 Comment

Pan Africanism As An Ideology

Pan Africanism

You can find the books discussed in this episode on Amazon via the links below: 🔹 Consciencism:…

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Added by Bilal Mahmud المكافح المخلص on January 12, 2026 at 5:30pm — 3 Comments

Slave Trade Today In Libya

Yes,

Africans are being sold into modern slavery, human trafficking, and forced labor in Libya. This practice has been ongoing since the collapse of the Gaddafi regime in 2011, which led to a power vacuum and a breakdown of law and order exploited by militias and criminal networks.…

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Added by Bilal Mahmud المكافح المخلص on January 7, 2026 at 6:30am — 1 Comment

Zohran Mamdani will be sworn in as mayor on a Quran, a first in New York City history

NEW YORK (AP) — Incoming Mayor Zohran Mamdani will take his midnight oath of office on a centuries-old Quran, marking the first time a mayor of New York City uses Islam’s holy text to be sworn in and underscoring a series of…

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Added by Bilal Mahmud المكافح المخلص on January 7, 2026 at 5:28am — 7 Comments

The Palestine Embassy Opens In London...

The Palestinian Embassy to the United Kingdom provides official representation for the government of the State of Palestine on behalf of the Palestinian people and in the service of the Palestinian cause.…