A prison sentence should never become a death sentence. Yet when correctional institutions are severely understaffed, the consequences can place the lives of incarcerated people, staff, and ultimately the public at risk. Too few correctional officers, nurses, and mental-health professionals can mean unchecked violence, delayed medical treatment, unanswered cries for help, and preventable deaths. Adequate staffing is not simply an employment issue; it is a matter of human righ

Change does not happen simply because we recognize that something is wrong. Change requires people willing to do something about it. Yaa Majesty Earth has created a Petition for Comprehensive Reform of the South Carolina Pardon and Parole Board, calling attention to how parole decisions are made and proposing reforms intended to make the process more informed, fair, transparent, and focused on successful rehabilitation and reentry. The South Carolina Board of Paroles and Pard

Peace to the Earth, As a true and living God, I would like to extend my sincere apology for the disrespect that the Earth has been experiencing through the actions of savages in the pursuit of happiness, professing to be God. I say this because, through their actions, they are operating off of the mental capacity of an 85er, which means that there was never a real change, just an alteration of their behavior. How could something like this happen? It is quite simple when you l

Remember when Kanye West said, "We can buy our way out of jail, but we can't buy freedom"? Whether or not everyone agrees with the messenger, that line points to a reality worth reflecting on. Freedom is more than the absence of physical restraints, it includes the ability to think independently, access education, preserve our history, build our communities, and determine our own future. As we observe the month of July, it's important to remember that the freedoms declared in

Join us for The Nation of Gods and Earths' Family Day & Back to School Drive! 📅 August 15, 2026⏰ 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM📍 Collins Park, North Charleston, SC Bring the family out for a day of fun, food, music, games, community resources, school supplies, giveaways, and more! Together, we're helping our babies start the school year prepared, encouraged, and supported. We are currently seeking sponsors, vendors, volunteers, and donations to help make this event a success. For more i

Street Justice Foundation is a community-based organization committed to Empowering Redemption, Reentry, and Rehabilitation (ER3) by providing support, resources, and opportunities for individuals and families affected by mass incarceration. Our mission is to help returning citizens successfully reintegrate into society by connecting them with the tools they need to rebuild their lives. Through mentorship, education, workforce development, financial literacy, housing and empl

Join P.E.A.C.E. Youth & Community Outreach, Inc. for a day of fellowship, family, and community at our upcoming Community Cookout! This event is designed to bring together youth, families, and community members in a positive environment that encourages connection, mentorship, and support. Our goal is to strengthen our community by providing opportunities for meaningful engagement, building positive relationships, and empowering our youth through service and encouragement. Att

Peace! Savior Cee is committed to walking our talk. We operate as a true family, and our loyalty stands firmly with our brothers and sisters in the interior. The men and women behind the wall are not an afterthought, they are a vital part of our Nation, and we treat them as such. Whether in the free cipher or the interior, our people deserve to feel supported, seen, and connected, never forgotten or pushed into the shadows. Those in the interior face conditions and challenges

Peace! There is something sacred about the resilience of Black women, a strength carried through generations, built through struggle, and refined through experience. Time and time again, Black women have been called to rise in the face of adversity, to hold families together, to lead, to nurture, and to stand firm even when the world has not always been kind. That resilience is not accidental, it is cultivated, it is purposeful, and it is powerful. I take a moment to truly ho

Peace! Following a beautiful and productive Parliament in Florence, we are honored to report that meaningful movement has taken place within the South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) regarding the recently discussed policy implementation. This progress represents years of perseverance, patience, and principled stand by the brothers who have remained steadfast in their conscience choice to live the Culture of I-God. Perry Correctional Institution has become the first

Peace! February marks the month of the Father’s Equality Born Righteously Understanding Allah’s Rule You. Father Allah was physically born on February 22, 1928, as Clarence Edward Smith. In this solar cycle, his physical degree would have been Born Build or Destroy. Yet even beyond the physical, his presence continues. Indeed, Allah left us a legacy that moves through generations like a steady current of rejuvenating, fresh stream water. His impact was not rooted in spectacle

“Power is organized knowledge in action.” The South Carolina Resource Guide is a county-organized directory compiled by The Fruits of Eden Team to connect individuals, families, and advocates with essential support across the state. It includes emergency shelter resources, county treatment providers, food bank networks, legal aid and reentry support, senior and disability services, and statewide crisis and protective services, along with domestic violence advocacy, child prot

Peace! The essence of leadership is never given because of your age, how long you have been studying, or who you walked or talked with. It is something that is earned through wise words and civilized ways and actions. Too many put themselves in positions of gatekeepers but have not earned the position. They claim to be the best knower, yet know little, and what they know is confined to a box of he said, she said. True leadership leads to greater heights of understanding and a

Peace! The word Kwanzaa is a Swahili word which means “first fruits.” This is a celebration whose origins derive from the ancient tradition of the community coming together to celebrate the season’s end harvest, the food and grain from the field which would sustain their existence for another seasonal cycle. Our harvest is the Nguzo Saba: The Seven Principles, which we come together and recommit (harvest) ourselves to for another year. As the ancients did with their harvest t

Peace! We must do what’s best for us, not simply follow others because what they’re doing looks good. What appears successful for someone else may not be what is right or necessary for us. Consciousness means knowing the difference between what shines and what truly builds. Too often, we get caught up in what looks good and not in what is good. We chase after the image of progress without checking the ingredients of what we’re consuming. Consciousness demands that we pause, r

Peace! Cipher is Allah’s Five Percent, a Nation of Gods and Earths. Cee is to have a clear comprehension not only of who you are by nature and origin in this world, b.u.t. also of all that we think, say, and do. Cee is the verb of understanding. Truth is that which is real and proven to be so through our Ceeing. As true and living Gods and Earths, Ceeing comes through critically analyzing and correctly interpreting that which reveals the truth of what we are doing the Knowled

Peace! This month, September, I ask that we all who come in the Name of Allah reflect upon our existence and contribution to Allah’s...

The Greatest Story Never Told, written by Beloved Allah and originally published in The Word in 1987, preserves an important account of the life, work, and legacy of Allah, the Father. The article traces his journey from Clarence Smith, born in Danville, Virginia, through his experiences in Harlem, military service in Korea, and his development as a teacher who would ultimately take Knowledge of Self directly to Black youth. Its significance is found especially in Allah’s dec