When Black America fights against police brutality, they are told, “What about Black-on-Black crime?” When Black America speaks about racism they are told, “But what about Oprah Winfrey and Barack Obama?” When Black America discusses the role of racism in creating poverty, they are told, “Just work harder like Asian Americans do.” When Black America brings up the wealth gap, they are told, “You should learn to manage money better.”
The Muhammad Law Center’s Institute for the Defense of Black America counters these arguments so that Black America does not have to. We are your defense and we exist to serve the Black community.
The Muhammad Law Center’s Institute for the Defense of Black America, under the leadership of Attorney Hakeem Muhammad, produces work to counter efforts that aim to delegitimize the African-American fight against racism. Here you will find defenses to common arguments used to dismiss the African-American struggle against racism. Our mission is to provide the intellectual and legal foundation that supports Black America’s ongoing struggle against racism.