Rizza Islam facts for kids

Ronnie Steven "Rizza" Islam (born March 17, 1990) is an American speaker and author. He is a member of the Nation of Islam, a religious and political organization. He is also part of its group called the Fruit of Islam. Rizza Islam is known for sharing his ideas through social media and public events.

Early Life and Background

Rizza Islam was born on March 17, 1990. His birthplace was Compton, California, in the United States. From a young age, he was involved with the Nation of Islam (NOI). He attended the local NOI mosque as a child. He also had connections with the Church of Scientology.

His Work with the Nation of Islam

As a teenager, Rizza Islam took on various roles within the Nation of Islam. Later, he helped train members of the Fruit of Islam. This group is part of the Nation of Islam.

He became more well-known within the NOI with guidance from Tony Muhammad. Rizza Islam met with Louis Farrakhan, a prominent leader, several times. These meetings happened in 2015 and 2016. Their discussions included promoting peace among different street gangs in Los Angeles. He also introduced Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a well-known activist, to Muhammad and Farrakhan in 2015.

In February 2021, Rizza Islam spoke at the NOI's yearly Saviours' Day conference. He shared the stage with other important NOI leaders. These included Ishmael Muhammad and Ava Muhammad.

World Literacy Crusade

Rizza Islam's mother, Hanan Islam, was an executive director. His adoptive father, Alfreddie Johnson, was the founder. They both worked for the World Literacy Crusade. This was a nonprofit organization. It was supported by Scientology.

His Book

In 2019, Rizza Islam published his own book. It is titled Message to the Millineals. The book is 161 pages long. It shares his ideas and thoughts. He wrote it to give an important warning and suggest solutions.