Black Muslim Psychology Conference: On Islamophobia and Anti-Blackness
by Bridge Initiative Team | Published on 04 Aug 2017

On July 21-22, 2017, the Muslim Wellness Foundation organized the 3rd Annual Black Muslim Psychology Conference (BMPC). This year’s theme was “Leading with Compassion.” The conference “explored the role of leaders in facilitating community healing” in the “post-9/11 and post-Ferguson era.” Moreover, the BMPC addressed how “racism, Islamophobia, systemic oppression as well as daily microaggressions impact the emotional well-being of the largest racial group within the American Muslim community ““ Black Muslims.”
Our Beloved Ancestors: Reflections of the Life & Legacy of Minister Jeremiah Shabazz & Sister Clara MuhammadIn one workshop, the descendants of leaders of the Nation of Islam (NOI) reflected on the life and legacy of their respective families and their impact on Black Muslim communities in the U.S. One of the panelists was Laila Muhammad, the daughter of W.D. Muhammad (1933-2008) and granddaughter of the Honorable Elijah Muhammad and Sister Clara Muhammad.
After the death of his father, W.D. Muhammad transitioned the theology of the Nation to Sunni Islam. The Honorable Elijah Muhammad (1897-1975) was the leader of NOI from 1934 until his death. Among the Honorable Elijah Muhammad’s mentors were Malcolm X and Muhammad Ali. Sister Clara Muhammad (1899-1972), known as the “First Lady of the Nation of Islam,” spearheaded the establishment of independent primary and secondary schools across the country, among many other initiatives.
Another panelist was Dr. Safiyya Shabazz, the daughter of Minister Jeremiah Shabazz. Minister Shabazz was the leader of Mosque No. 12 in Philadelphia and traveled frequently with Muhammad Ali.

Life Topics Series 2017-2018, by Study Al-Islam
Sunday, July 9, 2017 – April 29, 2018, 10AM (EST)
 
It is with great honor that the Study Al-Islam "Life Topics" Series will reflect on the Honorable Elijah Muhammad's leadership and legacy from 1931-1975. Too many know too little or are greatly misinformed about the Hon. Elijah Muhammad's many contributions. 

It was his leadership that gave prominence and acceptance to the names Allah, Islam, Muhammad, and Muslim in the West. Tune in as distinguished Presenters share incredible stories and historical accounts.
 
Sister Laila will be speaking on the following days:
THE MAN BEHIND THE MEN/DESCRIBE THEIR RELATIONSHIP  

• 07/09/17, Imam Mikal Saahir - Hon. Elijah Muhammad & Malcom X
• 07/16/17, Sister Laila Muhammad - Hon. Elijah Muhammad & Malcom X
• 07/23/17, [pending acceptance] - Hon. Elijah Muhammad & Minister Louis Farrakhan
• 07/30/17, [pending acceptance] - Hon. Elijah Muhammad & Minister Louis Farrakhan
• 08/06/17, Imam Mikal Saahir - Hon. Elijah Muhammad & Muhammad Ali
• 08/13/17, Imam Qasim Ahmed -  Hon. Elijah Muhammad & Imam W. Deen Mohammed
• 08/20/17, Imam Mikal Saahir - Hon. Elijah Muhammad & Imam W. Deen Mohammed 

HOW SIGNIFICANT WAS SISTER CLARA MUHAMMAD TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE NATION OF ISLAM?

• 12/03/17, Sister Beverly Kauthar Maurad
• 12/10/17, Dr. Jon Yasin
• 12/17/17, Imam Qasim Ahmed
• 12/24/17, Dr. Zakiyyah Muhammad
• 12/31/17, Sister Ayesha Mustafaa
• 01/07/18, Sister Laila Muhammad​

 
For a full list of presentations visit Study Al-Islam.