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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 KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio
· 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 Terrell Hills News
While Khadijah Farrakhan's passing may seem like a distant event to Terrell Hills residents, her legacy as a champion of Black self-reliance and women's empowerment has relevance to local conversations about social justice and community development. As a city within the San Antonio area, Terrell Hills is part of a larger metropolitan context where issues of equity and inclusion are increasingly important. The values that Khadijah Farrakhan embodied, such as the importance of family and community uplift, may resonate with local initiatives focused on supporting underserved populations. Furthermore, her involvement in high-profile events like the Million Woman March demonstrates the potential for grassroots organizing to drive social change, a lesson that can be applied to local efforts to address issues like education, public safety, and economic development in Terrell Hills and surrounding communities.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 28, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio ·
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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