Straight Words -- Defending Farrakhan

"Straight Words With Naba'a Richard Muhammad, Bj Murphy, and James G. Muhammad" continued its move into the digital space May 27 with our discussion, "Straight Words: “Cops, Black Women & Abuse: Not Even Cadets Are Safe" on X/Twitter Spaces. We are live Tuesday nights, 9pm to Midnight Central, on X/Twitter Spaces.

We started out focusing on a Pro Publica story about Alexis Byrd Maxey, who suffered sexual ...

"Straight Words With Naba'a Richard Muhammad, Bj Murphy, and James G. Muhammad" continued its move into the digital space May 27 with our discussion, "Straight Words: “Cops, Black Women & Abuse: Not Even Cadets Are Safe."

One guest Cariol Horne, a Black officer who was assaulted and fired from the Buffalo, N.Y., police force for stopping a White officer from choking a handcuffed Black man in 2006. Her pension was taken and event...

"Straight Words With Naba'a Richard Muhammad, Bj Murphy, and James G. Muhammad" made an historic move away from a Black radio station, frankly, after problems that weren't able to be  resolved. We moved fully into the digital space. We hosted our 3 hour program inX/Twitter Spaces, which will be our new home. (We'll talk about the station departure later, Ok?)

Our May 20 debut on X/Twitter Spaces, live 9pm to Mi...

Jason R. Muhammad, student minister for the Nation of Islam mosque in Buffalo, N.Y., joined us May 13 as his city marked three year anniversary of White teen walking into super market in Black neighborhood after driving two to hours from his home.

The vicious May 2022 attack at the Tops Friendly Market ended with 10 Black people dead after the attack.

Brother Jason took us through the Black pain of the heinous crime but also told us ...

Activist Carolyn Ruff from Chicago joined us May 13 to talk about an incident that became a viral video: An Asian carryout owner stalked a young Black man demanding a tip after the customer paid for his food and left. The shop owner acted in a very aggressive and threatening manner.

Sister Carolyn is leading an effort to shutdown the joint, which is in Evanston, Ill,. a stone's throw from Chicago. Hear her explain who she outsid...

WVON AM 1690, Black talk radio in Chicago, spent much of May 9 examining the legacy, life and continued powerful presence and ongoing mission of the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan as we approached the Minister's 92 birth anniversary. Matt McGill, WVON AM host, moderated the powerful discussion with Brother Wesley Muhammad, PhD., student minister and member of the Shura Executive Council of the Nation of Islam; Naba'a Ri...

WVON AM 1690, Black talk radio in Chicago, spent much of May 9 examining the legacy, life and continued powerful presence and ongoing mission of the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan as we approached the the Minister's 92 birth anniversary.

Kimberley Egonmwan sat in as the host and moderator for an expansive discussion with Brother Wesley Muhammad, PhD., student minister and member of the Shura Executive Council of the Nation of I...

Happy 92nd birth anniversary Min. Louis Farrakhan!

In our first hour May 6 we were blessed to have honor, pay tribute and bear witness to a man who has served our community for 70 years: The Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan.

We had a powerful testimony from co-host Bj Murphy, who is also executive director of We Are One Charlotte in North Carolina, about the work he is doing with others to combat violence and help solve problems i...

Happy 92nd birth anniversary Min. Louis Farrakhan!

In our second hour May 6 we continued to bear witness to the man, the mission and the monumental work of this divine man who we have been blessed with.

Straight Words radio hosts Naba'a Richard Muhammad, Bj Murphy and James G. Muhammad took calls from listeners who shared what the Minister has brought to their lives. His actual birthday is May 11.

They talked about the Minister s...

We celebrated the 92nd birthday for Minister Louis Farrakhan on our May 6 show as we honored our champion and beloved Minister in several different ways. Brian E. Muhammad, Final Call Newspaper staffer, gave us his perspective on Min. Farrakhan, his integrity and his international impact and appeal. It was an enlightening and powerful testimony.

We also celebrated the second anniversary of Straight Words radio!

“Straight Words With N...

We had the pleasure and honor of sharing the great news that city of Chicago was honoring the visionary work of Sajdah Wendy Muhammad in the restoration of the Honorable Elijah Muhammad's former home and preserving this great history and accomplishments.

Hosts Bj Murphy and Naba'a Richard Muhammad talked about the honor and Sister Sajdah's dedicated efforts.

The property is now listed on the National Registry of Historic...

We opened April 29 with a discussion of the NFL blackballing of outstanding Black quarterback Shedeur Sanders as another sign we cannot live with Caucasian people in peace.

Projected as a first round pick in the NFL draft, his stock fell after gripping from NFL sources who accused him of things like being entitled.

Despite having recording setting years at the University of Colorado, the young Black man languished while lesser playe...

Nkechi Taifa of the Reparation Education Project joined us April 22 for a discussion of a recent United Nations forum dealing with reparations for Africa, the Caribbean and the Diaspora.

Straight Words hosts Naba'a Richard Muhammad and James G. Muhammad engaged in a discussion with the longtime fighter for reparations and attorney.

Atty. Taifa shared her main points as an official participants in the April 2025 fourth Permanent F...

Straight Words hosts Naba'a Richard Muhammad and James G. Muhammad closed the April 22 broadcast by continuing some discussion of the death of Caleb Wilson at Southern University, where the young band member, musician and engineering student died as a result of injuries sustained unsanctioned pledging Omega Psi Phi.

Brother Naba'a and Brother James engaged in a discussion of the Fruit of Islam and building Black brotherhood...

Straight Words radio returned for "Part 2 Black frats, hazing & deaths in 2025? The loss of Caleb Wilson" April 22 and further explored Caleb's death at Southern University, where the young band member, musician and engineering student died as a result of injuries sustained unsanctioned pledging Omega Psi Phi.

Three members are charged with crimes and have been suspended from Omega Psi Phi as the investigation goe...

Straight Words hosts Naba'a Richard Muhammad, Bj Murphy and James G. Muhammad March 25 was honored to host New Black Media Vicki Dillard as we discussed race, reality, reparations and other hot topics. It was lost due to technical problems but we found it and it's here for you.

Straight Words With Naba’a Richard Muhammad, Bj Murphy and James G. Muhammad” on WVON AM 1690 Black Talk Radio does live broadcast Tuesdays, 9pm to M...

Straight Words hosts Naba'a Richard Muhammad, Bj Murphy and James G. Muhammad April 15 spoke with Brother Talib Muhammad from St. Louis who and shared his 15 year campaign to feed the unhoused in St. Louis and nearby East St. Louis, Ill. Every two weeks, Brother Talib, Muslims and volunteers, including the young women in the MGT Vanguard, go out to take good food to our suffering people.

Listen to Brother Talib's story about drives ...

Black frats, hazing & deaths in 2025? Why? Are there lessons in the loss of Caleb Wilson at Southern University? The young band member, musician and engineering student died as a result of injuries sustained unsanctioned pledging Omega Psi Phi.

Three members are charged with crimes and the president of the Omega Psi Phi graduate chapter was suspended from his role with Southern University's legendary band.

Author and lecture...

Brian Muhammad, staff writer for The Final Call, joined us for an April 15 discussion of his recent article, "Palestine is a killing field for 'Greater Israel,' " with James G. Muhammad, hosting the final hour of our broadcast.

What is Greater Israel? What is at the root of destroying Palestinian people in Gaza, what's the end game? Why are Israelis allowed to deny humanitarian aid to enter the enclave? Why is ...