Straight Words -- Defending Farrakhan
Straight Words WVON Broadcast: The Truth About Minister Farrakhan and the Nation of Islam
Episodes
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 ...
Straight Words hosts Naba'a Richard Muhammad, Bj Murphy and James G. Muhammad opened April 15 with the hosts talking about the time of darkness, death and distraction that we live in, why we must consider the time and circumstances in which we live through the eyes of scripture and why that demands us ending murder among us.
If God came to save us, could He be pleased with us killing one another? Emphatically not. The hosts talk...
The case of Kamelo Anthony, a high achieving student and talented athlete who stands accused of murder after an altercation with a White male at a track meet in Frisco, Texas, has drawn an incredible amount of attention and high emotion.
Austin Metcalf, the White high school student who died, and Karmelo were reportedly involved in an argument and fight after Austin told Karmelo to leave a tent. Karmelo, who weighed less than and wa...
Straight Words hosts Naba'a Richard Muhammad, Bj Murphy and James G. Muhammad closed the April 1 broadcast with a discussion of news and important stories and heard from callers.
Brother Bj focused on Final Call newspaper coverage of the passing Rasul Muhammad, a beloved NOI student minister and son of the Hon. Elijah Muhammad, and read from a touching, insightful article by the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan about the natur...
Dr. Patrice Muhammad and Darlene Muhammad, RN, joined Straight Words radio for an eye opening discussion about Black folk, cancer, alternative healing and research and its value.
Patient demand is driving more doctors to consider alternative healing, said Dr. Patrice, who is a naturopathic physician also trained in traditional medicine. She shared some of the ways alternative medicines can be used alone or in concert with traditiona...
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