Christopher Muhammad facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Christopher Muhammad
Muhammad at March 2016 protest against police violence in San Francisco
Nationality	American
Occupation	Minister • activist

Christopher Muhammad is an American religious leader and community activist. He works as a minister for the Nation of Islam in the San Francisco Bay Area. He is well-known for speaking out against the Lennar Corporation. He believes this company has caused health problems by releasing harmful dust into local neighborhoods.

Early Life and Beliefs

Christopher Muhammad became a part of the Nation of Islam because he felt that local leaders and businesses were not always fair. His father worked for many years as a bus mechanic. He developed a serious illness, which his family believed was caused by his work environment. Muhammad felt that the company avoided responsibility for his father's illness.

Speaking Out for the Community

Muhammad has gained attention for his work in the community. He has been a strong voice against the Lennar Corporation. He has accused them of harming children in the Bayview-Hunters Point, San Francisco area.

Concerns About Dust and Health

Muhammad claims that students at the Muhammad University of Islam, a local school, have had breathing problems. He believes this is due to dust from demolition and construction work done by Lennar nearby. Specifically, he says that dangerous amounts of asbestos dust were released. Asbestos is a material that can be very harmful if its tiny fibers are breathed in.

However, the Lennar Corporation and city officials have stated that these claims are not supported by evidence.