Ministry of Louis Farrakhan in the Nation of Islam

<b>In the first scholarly biography of Minister Farrakhan leader of the controversial religious movement the Nation of Islam (NOI) Dawn-Marie Gibson challenges popular portrayals of Farrakhan in American media.</b><br/><br/>Placing Farrakhan's life and leadership in historical context she traces his evolution from a fiery Black Nationalist in 1960s Harlem to a respected leader in sections of the USA and abroad and uncovers Farrakhan's work in rebuilding the NOI's reputation following Malcolm X's assassination.<br/><br/>Archival material includes FBI's files on the NOI and its leaders Farrakhan's writings in the <i>Muhammad Speaks</i>and <i>The Final Call</i>newspapers and lectures and interviews from the late 1970s to the present day. Excerpts from first-hand interviews from NOI officials pastors imams and community groups provide important insights into Farrakhan's religious life.