Black Muslims Atonement Day to address economic issues

The 17th annual National Day of Atonement since the Million Man March is being sponsored by the Nation of Islam, with culminating events held today in Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte, North Carolina.

 

Farrakhan

The convention is entitled "Mohammad's Economic Blueprint: Ending Poverty and Want." Tickets range from $20 to $100. The keynote speaker will be Nation of Islam Leader Minister Louis Farrakhan.

On the organization's Final Call website, it said Farrakhan's upcoming speech will focus on offering guidance and advice to President Obama. “And in a second term, I think President Obama should address the condition of our people: the homelessness, the poverty, the fratricidal conflict…we can’t allow the president not to think about the people that have put him in the position of power,” said Farrakhan. 

Food for all events, which started Friday, is being provided by Muhammad Mosque No. 36 and Lola's Restaurant in accordance with Muslim cuisine and dietary guidelines. At least 10,000 people are expected to attend.

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