today in black history

January 12, 2026

James Farmer, civil rights activist, and founder of the Congress of Racial Equality (CORE), was born on this date in 1920.

Today in Black America - January 12

POSTED: January 12, 2026, 7:00 am

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The Associated Press

Federal Reserve Chair Powell says DOJ has subpoenaed central bank, threatens criminal indictment

Trump: US will do ‘something on Greenland, whether they like it or not’

Experts say Trump pullout from UN climate fighting will hurt world and leave US out of green surge



USA Today


Everyone who's canceled shows at Trump's Kennedy Center


These 22 states are raising their minimum wage in 2026

Trump's feud with Walz reaches new heights after Minnesota ICE shooting



The Washington Post


Which jobs have grown (and declined) fastest during your working life?

Man who grabbed Pelosi’s podium during Jan. 6 riot runs for office in Florida

A historic church pushes plans to help unhoused veterans


The New York Times


New York City’s Schools Chief Begins Shaping Agenda Around Rigor and Equity


How Mississippi Transformed Its Schools From Worst to Best


The Battle Over House Maps Spills Into 2026, Where an X-Factor Awaits



NJ.com


One of Murphy’s last big moves in office gives new rights to N.J.’s ex-cons

This N.J. school district has an unusual request after Sherrill’s governor win


N.J. suburb furious over bombshell ICE report. Huge detention center may open in their backyard.



The Los Angeles Times


California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta opts against running for governor. Again.

Deadly ICE shooting in Minnesota, affordability stir up California gubernatorial forums

The first book about the L.A. fires is really about ‘America’s new age of disaster’



The Chicago Sun-Times


Stricken families search for answers after mothers are accused of harming children


Judge temporarily blocks Trump administration from freezing child care funding in Illinois, 4 other states


Chicago Education Alliance seeks to bring clarity to CPS’ toughest issues


The Atlanta Journal Constitution


Bernice King calls for urgent action as she unveils MLK holiday observance

Atlanta leaders want transit expansion. Will suburban voters ever agree?


7 predictions for Georgia’s 2026 legislative session




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