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“The Honorable Elijah Muhammad said no matter how much they attacked him and the Nation of Islam under his leadership, they only helped the Nation to grow. So, the more they attacked me and the more I withstood that onslaught, the more thousands of people came out to, at least, hear a man that was being so vilified in the media. When they recognized that they were not hurting but helping me, they decided they wouldn't say anything except to continue to discredit. So, there is a conscious effort not to publicize anything that the Nation is doing of value.”

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Louis Farrakhan

Louis Farrakhan is an American political leader born on May 11, 1933. He is a prominent civil rights activist and Muslim leader, known for his significant influence in the African American community. more

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