The Final Call Newspaper, Volume 36 Number 51, September 26, 2017

This is a physical copy of The Final Call newspaper, the official publication of the Nation of Islam, dated September 26, 2017. The front page features a large, full-color memorial tribute to comedian and civil rights activist Dick Gregory (1932-2017), showing him with his index finger raised and wearing headphones. Above the masthead is a headline regarding internal social issues: 'The Causes of Domestic Violence by the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan.' The publication displays a prominent black Gothic-style font for its title. Condition-wise, the newspaper shows significant wear, including heavy creasing horizontally through the center, dog-eared corners, and visible staining/soiling along the bottom edge. There is also clear adhesive tape residue or a plastic-like repair visible at the top center of the page. The paper has begun to yellow with age, particularly around the edges, indicating standard newsprint acidity. Above the main paper, there appears to be a separate, older brown envelope or paper with text referencing Martin Luther King Jr., suggesting it might be part of a larger collection of civil rights ephemera. The newspaper is priced at $2.00 on the masthead.