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摘要：In 1996, Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi offered a groundbreaking $1 billion donation to the Nation of Islam, led by Louis Farrakhan

In 1996, Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi offered a groundbreaking $1 billion donation to the Nation of Islam, led by Louis Farrakhan, aimed at empowering Black Americans economically and politically. This unprecedented gesture was intended to fund initiatives such as minority-owned banks, voter registration efforts, and educational programs. However, the U.S. government swiftly rejected the offer, citing existing sanctions against Libya due to its designation as a state sponsor of terrorism. The Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control denied Farrakhan’s request to accept the funds, deeming it inconsistent with U.S. foreign policy .

The government’s decision sparked controversy and debate. Farrakhan condemned the denial as a disregard for the
needs of Black Americans, stating, “There is no basis in law or common sense for this action” .
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• “Farrakhan’s $1 Billion from Libya Denied” – Roanoke Times
• “U.S. Bans $1-Billion Libyan Gift” – Tampa Bay Times