Message To The Black Man In America: Why is this Book Still Relevant in 2016?

This weeks program is a conversation with the student minister and leader of Muhammads Mosque 3 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  Minister William, as he is often referred to by friends and followers, is a student and follower of the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan of the Nation of Islam.

The focus of this weeks conversation is on the timeless, monumental and comprehensive book written by the teacher, leader,guide and establishmentarian of the Nation of Islam, the Honerable Elijah Muhammad.  This publication was written in the 1960's and has been reprinted many times.  It is still in print today and there is now an audio book version available. 

Many informed community leaders and workers will tell you this book is still relevant in 2016.  Many will argue that this work surpassess just being a message to Black men but is a message to all Black people. This book addresses race, religion, economics, politics, social issues and the philosophy of the Honorable Elijah Muhammad.  

Why has this book survived the test of time?  What is it's message to Black America?  What does this publication tell us about the vision and work of the Honorable Elijah Muhammad?  What is the impact of this book on students and followers of the NOI today?  How can this publication support the agenda and activities of Black people from other faiths?  How do we evaluate its impact on Black America over the the 50 plus years it has been in print? These and other questions will be considered in this conversation.