Louis Farrakhan

In 1955 , Louis Walcott, the then up-and-coming calypso singer and violinist , first came in contact with the teachings of the Nation of Islam after being inspired by Malcolm X and accepting a friend's invitation to attend the Nation of Islam's annual Saviours' Day address by Elijah Muhammad in Chicago . Walcott accepted Elijah Muhammad's teachings that day and became "Louis X" later to be renamed Louis Farrakhan by Elijah Muhammad. Nation of Islam doctrine explains that because in mathematics the 'X' represents an unknown variable , followers use it to represent their lost, unknown African surnames. The followers accept this 'X' as a symbol of the rejection of their slave names and the absence of a "proper" Muslim name. Eventually, the 'X' is replaced with an Arabic name more descriptive of a person's personality and character. After joining the Nation of Islam, Farrakhan quickly rose through the ranks to become Minister of the Nation of Islam's Boston Mosque. He was appointed Minister of the influential Harlem Mosque from 1965 to 1975 . After Elijah Muhammad's son, Warith Deen Mohammad , was installed as Supreme Minister of the Nation of Islam he disavowed many of his father's beliefs and practices. He brought the group closer to mainstream Islam and renamed the organization as the Muslim American Society . By 1976 Farrakhan became disillusioned with Warith Deen Mohammad 's leadership and quietly walked away from the movement. In 1978 Farrakhan, with a few supporters, decided to rebuild the Nation of Islam. In 1981 , he publicly announced the restoration of the Nation of Islam as an organization that followed Elijah Muhammad's teachings. On January 12 , 1995 Malcolm X's daughter, Qubilah Shabazz , was arrested for conspiring to kill Farrakhan. It was later alleged that the FBI had used a paid informant, Michael Fitzpatrick, to set up Shabazz. After Shabazz's arrest, Farrakhan held a press conference in Chicago in which he accused the FBI of attempting to exacerbate division and conflict between the Nation of Islam and the family of Malcolm X. Nearly four months later, on May 1, U.S. government prosecutors dropped their case against Shabazz. Originally organized by community activists as a fund raiser for Qubilah Shabazz's legal defense, the meeting marked the first public rapprochement between Farrakhan, the Nation of Islam and the Shabazz family. On October 16, 1995 Farrakhan convened a broad coalition of black men in what many say was the largest march in American history, the Million Man March . The calming of Farrakhan's fiery rhetoric in recent years possibly signals a change of direction in the Nation of Islam . Louis Farrakhan is currently the leader of the Nation of Islam and lives in Chicago, Illinois at the former home of Elijah Muhammad. Farrakhan, along with Malik Zulu Shabazz, leader of the New Black Panther Party , Al Sharpton , Barack Obama and other prominent African-Americans are planning to mark the 10th anniversary of the Million Man March by holding a second march, the Millions More Movement on October 14, 2005 through October 17, 2005, in Washington.

Louis Farrakhan (born Louis Eugene Walcott ; May 11, 1933) is the National Representative of the Nation of Islam . He is an advocate for black interests, and a critic of American society. Farrakhan has been both widely praised and criticized for his often controversial political views and rhetorical style. In 1996, he was awarded the Al-Gaddafi International Prize for Human Rights founded by Libya 's de facto leader Muammar al-Gaddafi . On Saviours' Day in 2000, Farrakhan brought the Nation of Islam closer to mainstream Islam, stating that: "Allah sent Mohammed with the final revelation to the world. ... There is no prophet after the Prophet Mohammed, and no book after the Koran." Minister Louis Farrakhan admits hypocrisy

(born Louis Eugene Wolcott ; May 11, 1933, and formerly known as Louis X ) is the leader of the religious group Nation of Islam (NOI). He served as the minister of major mosques in Boston and Harlem , and was appointed by the longtime NOI leader, Elijah Muhammad , as the National Representative of the Nation of Islam. After Warith Deen Muhammad disbanded the NOI and started the orthodox Islamic group American Society of Muslims , Farrakhan started rebuilding the NOI. In 1981 he revived the name Nation of Islam for his organization, previously known as Final Call, regaining many of the Nation of Islam's National properties including the NOI National Headquarters Mosque Maryam , reopening over 130 NOI mosques in America and the world. The Southern Poverty Law Center describes Farrakhan as antisemitic and a proponent of an anti-white theology. Farrakhan himself, however, disputes this view of his ideology. Farrakhan is a black religious and social leader. Farrakhan has been both praised and widely criticized for his often controversial political views and outspoken rhetorical style. He has been criticized for remarks that have been perceived as antisemitic , anti-white and prejudiced against gays . In October 1995, he organized and led the Million Man March in Washington, D.C., calling on black men to renew their commitments to their families and communities. Farrakhan, due to health issues, reduced his responsibilities with the NOI in 2007. In recent years, however, Farrakhan has been very active, including delivering weekly online sermons throughout 2013 as well as speaking at both large public NOI events as well as smaller venues. Since 2010, Farrakhan has advocated L Ron Hubbard 's Dianetics and the use of its " auditing " technique despite not being a Scientologist .

American black supremacist (born 1933) Louis Farrakhan ( / ˈ f ɑːr ə k ɑː n / ; born Louis Eugene Walcott ; May 11, 1933) is an American black supremacist and religious leader who heads the Nation of Islam (NOI). Prior to joining the NOI, he was a calypso singer who used the stage name Calypso Gene . Earlier in his career, he served as the minister of mosques in Boston and Harlem and was appointed National Representative of the Nation of Islam by then NOI leader Elijah Muhammad . He adopted the name Louis X , before being named Louis Farrakhan. After Warith Deen Mohammed reorganized the original NOI into the orthodox Sunni Islamic group American Society of Muslims , Farrakhan began to rebuild the NOI as "Final Call". In 1981, he officially adopted the name "Nation of Islam", reviving the group and establishing its headquarters at Mosque Maryam . The Nation of Islam is an organization which the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) describes as a hate group . Farrakhan's antisemitic statements and views have been condemned by the SPLC, the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), and other monitoring organizations. According to the SPLC, the NOI promotes a "fundamentally anti-white theology" amounting to an "innate black superiority over whites". Farrakhan's views and remarks have also been called homophobic . In October 1995, Farrakhan organized and led the Million Man March in Washington, D.C.. Due to health issues, he reduced his responsibilities with the NOI in 2007. However, Farrakhan has continued to deliver sermons and speak at NOI events. In 2015, he led the 20th Anniversary of the Million Man March: Justice or Else . Farrakhan was banned from Facebook in 2019 along with other public figures considered to be extremists. "The Nation of Islam "Louis Farrakhan: America's Leading Anti-Semite" " . At least one Jewish group was not happy about it" . The New York Times . The Nation of Islam . None of these names accurately describe who I am. I am called and [sic] anti-Semite, I am called a hater, but if you look at those who follow me, you do not have one record of one of my followers doing one thing against a member of the Jewish faith, a member of the white community, or the black community, so if I am such a hater, why don't my followers demonstrated that hate, we have never picketed one Jewish establishment, because we have always related well to the Jewish people. They tell lies to make you think I am a bigot or antisemite, so that you won't listen to what I'm saying. The New York Times . Facebook has banned the longtime leader of the Chicago-based Nation of Islam as part of the tech giant's efforts to rid its websites of hate speech and "dangerous" people and organizations.

American religious leader (born 1933) Louis Farrakhan ( / ˈ f ɑːr ə k ɑː n / ; born Louis Eugene Walcott ; May 11, 1933) is an American religious leader who heads the Nation of Islam (NOI), a black nationalist organization. Farrakhan is notable for his leadership of the 1995 Million Man March in Washington, D.C., and for his rhetoric that has been widely denounced as antisemitic and racist . Prior to joining the NOI, Farrakhan was a calypso singer who used the stage name Calypso Gene . Early in his career, he served as the minister of mosques in Boston and Harlem and was appointed to the post of National Representative of the Nation of Islam by then-NOI leader Elijah Muhammad . He adopted the name Louis X before being named Louis Farrakhan. After Warith Deen Mohammed reorganized the original NOI into the orthodox Sunni Islamic group American Society of Muslims , Farrakhan began to rebuild the NOI as "Final Call". In 1981, he officially adopted the name "Nation of Islam", reviving the group and establishing its headquarters at Mosque Maryam . In October 1995, Farrakhan organized and led the Million Man March in Washington, D.C.. Due to health issues, he reduced his responsibilities with the NOI in 2007. However, Farrakhan has continued to deliver sermons and speak at NOI events. In 2015, he led the 20th Anniversary of the Million Man March: Justice or Else . Farrakhan is known for antisemitic statements and racist remarks directed at white people. His antisemitic statements and views have been condemned by the Southern Poverty Law Center, the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), and other organizations. Farrakhan's views and remarks have also been called homophobic . He has denied assertions that he is antisemitic, racist, or anti-gay. Farrakhan was banned from Facebook in 2019 along with other public figures considered to be extremists. The New York Times . "The Nation of Islam "Louis Farrakhan: America's Leading Anti-Semite" " . At least one Jewish group was not happy about it" . The New York Times . I am called and [sic] anti-Semite, I am called a hater, but if you look at those who follow me, you do not have one record of one of my followers doing one thing against a member of the Jewish faith, a member of the white community, or the black community, so if I am such a hater, why don't my followers demonstrated that hate, we have never picketed one Jewish establishment, because we have always related well to the Jewish people. They tell lies to make you think I am a bigot or antisemite, so that you won't listen to what I'm saying. So far they've been pretty successful. -Farrakhan, Louis (December 2001). The Nation of Islam . None of these names accurately describe who I am. Facebook has banned the longtime leader of the Chicago-based Nation of Islam as part of the tech giant's efforts to rid its websites of hate speech and "dangerous" people and organizations.