today in black history

November 06, 2025

Abolitionist, minister and AME church pioneer Absalom Jones is born in 1746.

Today in Black America - November 6

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The Associated Press


FAA readies to list airports getting reduced flights during the government shutdown

Trump faces rare Republican pushback as he presses Senate to scrap the filibuster

Virginia election winners break race and gender barriers amid national scrutiny on diversity


USA Today

2025 election results maps for NYC, Virginia, New Jersey, California

VP Vance's half-brother loses in challenge of Cincinnati's Democratic mayor

Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens breezes to reelection


The Washington Post


Armed ICE officers chase teacher into preschool in Chicago

FAA orders 10% cut in flights at several airports as shutdown drags on

Heritage staff in open revolt over leader’s defense of Tucker Carlson


NJ.com


Sherrill meets with Murphy to begin transition after her historic victory in N.J. governor race

Democrats flip 5 N.J. counties back to blue, cementing Sherrill’s sweep for governor


Newark special election to fill Rep. McIver’s seat is too close to call


The New York Times


Lawmakers Seek Investigation of Judges Who Criticized Supreme Court

Judge Berates Justice Department in Its Prosecution of Comey

Key Justices Cast a Skeptical Eye on Trump’s Tariffs



The Los Angeles Times

Passage of Prop. 50 brightens Newsom’s national prospects while casting a shadow on Trump


Democratic wins nationwide, a major rebuke of Trump, offer the left hope for 2026

Plea lets ex-Torrance cop avoid jail for on-duty shooting of Black man


The Chicago Sun-Times

'It's a disgrace': Chicagoans describe jarring encounters with feds as judge prepares to rule on 'blitz'

Lee Bey: Black-owned Burr Oak Cemetery, resting place of Emmett Till, heads toward National Register listing

These 24 Chicago-area restaurants are offering free and discounted meals to SNAP recipients


The Atlanta Journal Constitution


Rhone: Resurrection of East Confederate Avenue is a sign of the times

How Georgia Democrats knocked off two Republicans in statewide races

‘Landslide’ PSC sweep jolts Georgia Democrats ahead of 2026 midterms





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