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Profit and Promises

Number 12069
Subject Religion
Source Chicago Tribune
State IL
Year 1995
Publication Date March 12-15, 21
Summary The Chicago Tribune reports that "Louis Farrakhan is the engine that drives the Nation of Islam's far-flung businesses, preaching a message of economic power that attracts donations from some of America's poorest citizens. But the business empire he has built is riddled with debt, failure and allegations of fraud."
Category General
Pages 34
Keywords Religious leader charismatic racism racist background security business federal housing developments Chicago Housing Authority contracts CHA AIDS treatment hoax low dose oral interferon alpha
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