have published an informal press address quoting a few of the most offensive statements. According to this list, Farrakhan seems to make some very ridiculous and pretty anti Semitic things. He has also defended the acts of terrorists like Bin-Ladden, Qadaffi, Sadam Hussein, Aryan Nation militia, and even Hitler. (4) NOI members responded to these claims by criticizing the ADL for shortening and manipulating his statements to be misconstrued, or taken out of context. (2) The true Nation of Islam ideas are very extreme, and have the potential to greatly impact race relations America. The mere presence of the NOI, with the help of Minister Farrakhan, has already impacted many people, and brought extremely different reactions. The fact that a lot of Americans view Farrakhan as such a powerful black leader is frightening, because he really teaches hatred and anger, and says a lot of things that are simply not true. However, his ultimate goal of complete segregation is never going to happen, and I dont think the American black community is taking everything he says quite so seriously. If anything, maybe Farrakhans messages of self-improvement, hard work and strong community will eventually cause some positive changes for blacks in America. Bibliography 1. John Morehead. The Truth quest Institute, "Behind the Million Man March: Louis Farrakhan and the Nation of Islam." www.fopc.org/farrakhan 2. Yush Magazine , "Still on the March." London: Yush Publications, 1996 3. Louis Farrakhan. The Final Call, "Minister Louis Farrakhan Calls for a One Million Man March." www.noi.org/MLFspeaks 4. Anti-Defamation League. Press release, "Farrakhan and the Nation of Islam in Their Own Words One Year After the Million Man March." October, 1996 5. The movie Get on the Bus by Spike Lee/40 Acres and a Mule Productions also provided insight. Bibliography Bibliography 1. John Morehead. The Truth quest Institute, "Behind the Million Man March: Louis Farrakhan and t...
