Askia dynasty
Askia Muhammad
American journalist and writer (–)
For the 15th century ruler of the Songhai Empire, see Askia Mohammad I.
Askia Muhammad | |
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| Born | Charles K. Moreland March Yazoo City, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Died | February 17, () (aged&#;76) |
| Occupation(s) | Journalist, photojournalist, radio producer, commentator, poet |
| Employer(s) | National Public Radio, The Final Call, Muhammad Speaks, Washington Informer |
| Notable work | Behind Enemy Lines |
| Awards | National Association of Black Journalists "Salute to Excellence" Awards |
Askia Muhammad (March, – February 17, ) born Charles K.
Moreland at Yazoo, Mississippi was an American poet, journalist, radio producer, commentator,[1] and photojournalist.[2] He was awarded multiple times by the National Association of Black Journalists for his work on National Public Radio, with first place "Salute to Excellence" awards for his commentaries on "Mississippi and My Memories" and "Mike Tyson: Check Yourself" and a third place "Salute to Excellence" award for "Ethel Payne Postage Stamp".[3]
He served as the editor of Muhammad Speaks and as the head of the Washington office of The Final Call, the official newspapers of the Nation of Islam.[4][5] He worked as a commentator for National Public Radio and a columnist for Washington Informer.[6][7] He is the author of the book Behind Enemy Lines.[8]
Muhammad died at his home on February 17, , at the age of [9]
References
- ^"Winning with art".
The Washington Post.
History of askia muhammad In the west he incorporated much of the old Empire of Mali, beginning with the conquest of Bagana in A general weakness of the Songhay state, as well as many other African states, was the absence of an orderly system of political succession. He divided the kingdom into provinces with governors to oversee them. Ask Jeeves, Inc.Retrieved
- ^"At the National Press Club where Sheila Cherry serves as the group's first Black president.(National Headliners)(Brief Article)". Jet. Archived from the original on Retrieved
- ^" Salute to Excellence Award Winners". National Association of Black Journalists.
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- ^Gaines-Carter, Patrice; John Mintz (). "Muslims nurture legacy of power". The Washington Post. p.&#;a Archived from the original on May 25, Retrieved
- ^Jones, Linda ().Askia muhammad the great He captured both cities and imposed his rule on their inhabitants. He set up a council of ministers and appointed high-level officials, including a commander of the fleet, a minister of forests and fisheries, and a master of the court. Definition Askia Muhammad was the ruler of the Songhai Empire in West Africa from to , renowned for his significant contributions to the empire's expansion and administration. At the time it was the largest empire in African history.
"Corner Crusaders Final Call isn't first version". The Dallas Morning News. Retrieved
- ^"The hate and the hype: Have news media helped make a celebrity of black man who spouts racial hatred?". Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service.History of askia muhammad ali He extended the conquests of Sunni Ali, promoted commerce, and increased the political influence of Islam in his state. Forego a bottle of soda and donate its cost to us for the information you just learned, and feel good about helping to make it available to everyone. Westward Expansion. He showed his genius in administration by introducing common weights and measures throughout the empire, and he also appointed an inspector for each of its important trading centers.
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- ^Smiley, Tavis (). "Ralph Nader talking about black issues". NPR. Retrieved
- ^"Decades of work covering 'Nation' in Askia's book: Muhammad knows his stuff". The Philadelphia Tribune.History of askia muhammad khan Under the rule of Muhammad, the Songhay Empire rapidly expanded. All rights reserved. Cite this article Pick a style below, and copy the text for your bibliography. ASIS International.
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- ^"Askia Muhammad, dean of The Final Call editorial staff, dies at 76". Richmond Free Press. 3 March Retrieved 3 March