today in black history

October 16, 2025

Historic “Million Man March”, organized by Nation of Islam Minister Louis Farrakhan, rallies Black men in Washington, D.C. in 1995.

Today in Black America - October 16

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USA Today

What to know about the Oct. 18 'No Kings' protests

Do Black voter protections discriminate against White people? Supreme Court weighs in

Young Republicans call for immediate resignations of leaders who made racist texts in chat



The Associated Press

Journalists turn in access badges, exit Pentagon rather than agree to new reporting rules

Supreme Court case could lead to loss of Black representation in Congress, but the scope is unknown

Senate Democrats, holding out for health care, ready to reject government funding bill for 10th time


The Washington Post


Venezuela decries Trump’s announcement that he has authorized covert CIA action

Democratic governors form state public health alliance to counter RFK Jr.

Supreme Court seems open to limiting key section of Voting Rights Act



NJ.com

Sherrill leads in hot N.J. governor race, but Ciattarelli holds edge in voter enthusiasm


N.J. is worst in America at putting kids with disabilities in regular classes. Here’s why that may change.

Surprise! Stunned N.J. teacher walks into school assembly and leaves $25K richer.


The New York Times

China’s Rare Earth Restrictions Aim to Beat U.S. at Its Own Game

How America Got Hooked on Ultraprocessed Food

Judge Temporarily Blocks Trump From Firing Government Workers During Shutdown


The Los Angeles Times

New fraud claims in L.A. County’s $4-billion sex settlement leave victims outraged

Trump keeps name-checking the Insurrection Act. It could give him extraordinary powers

Newsom signs veteran-backed bill to accelerate study of psychedelics for PTSD, mental health


The Chicago Sun-Times

ICE activity is stressing Chicago's building managers, who warn rents could rise

Top Cook County judge bars civil arrests at courthouses, citing chilling effect

In financial maneuver, Mayor Brandon Johnson proposes millions for Chicago Public Schools


The Atlanta Journal Constitution

Legal win for hair relaxer users comes with a warning

New Georgia Project shuts down, ending a decade of political influence in state

Atlanta ‘No Kings’ protesters vow to march — city permit or not

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