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Khadijah Farrakhan, 'first lady of Nation of Islam' as wife of famous pastor, dies at 90
By Julie Carr Smyth, Associated Press at KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· June 28, 2026
· 2 min read
Khadijah Farrakhan, longtime wife of Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan, died Saturday, the Nation of Islam has announced. She was 90. “Mother Khadijah” worked alongside her provocative and charismatic husband for decades, helping lead their religious and sociopolitical movement, which espous...
Key takeaway Her death came only seven months after devotees had marked Khadijah's 90th birthday.
Why this matters in The Piney Point
While Khadijah Farrakhan's passing may seem like a story from outside the Houston area, given her and her husband's longtime base in Chicago, her legacy as a champion of Black self-reliance and women's empowerment resonates in communities like Piney Point Village . As a suburb of Houston, Piney Point Village is part of a larger metropolitan area with a significant African American population, where issues of social justice and community development are pertinent. The Farrakhans' message of self-sufficiency and family uplift, as embodied by Khadijah's words at the Million Woman March, can inform local discussions on education, economic opportunity, and community engagement. As Piney Point Village continues to grow and evolve, the example set by Khadijah Farrakhan's life and work can serve as a reminder of the importance of grassroots leadership and collective action in building stronger, more resilient communities.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 28, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Khadijah Farrakhan, longtime wife of Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan, died Saturday, the Nation of Islam has announced. She was 90. “Mother Khadijah” worked alongside her provocative and charismatic husband for decades, helping lead their religious and sociopolitical movement, which espous...
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