today in black history

September 12, 2025

Dr. Mae C. Jemison becomes the first Black woman astronaut on a space mission in the history of the U.S. space program in 1992.

Today in Black America - September 12

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USA Today

Reporter suspended by Florida outlet after Rep. Randy Fine bashes Charlie Kirk question

September 11th victims honored 24 years later

Feeling the Heat? These fossil fuel giants are to blame, new study says


The Associated Press

Trump threatened Portland with troops to quell protests. The mayor says it’s not needed

Authorities say student who had been radicalized fired revolver at Colorado school, wounding 2

Historically Black colleges issue lockdown orders, cancel classes after receiving threats


The Washington Post


Multiple historically Black colleges launch lockdowns after ‘terroristic’ threat

What a Virginia Democrat’s decisive win may mean for midterm elections

‘Who did you vote for?’: Ex-FBI leaders sue, alleging politically motivated firings


The New York Times

Breaking Precedent, G.O.P. Changes Rules on Nominees

Voucher Push Is Reshaping Private School Education, Study Finds

Patriots Owner’s Son Drops Out of Boston Mayoral Race


NJ.com

N.J. town rejects massive warehouse project after nearly 4 years of controversy


Ex-GOP Rep, turned Democrat, has a message for Republicans after Charlie Kirk assassination

N.J. university lifts shelter in place after off-campus shooting. Police apprehend suspect.


The Los Angeles Times

In abrupt turnabout, Mayor Bass withdraws her bill to overhaul L.A.’s ‘mansion tax’

Controversial bill that adds dense housing to transit stops passed by Assembly

L.A.’s Original Pantry to reopen with new owner and same workers


The Chicago Sun-Times


How does immigration enforcement work in Chicago?


City Hall spending $90 million to settle lawsuits tied to corrupt Chicago police Sgt. Ronald Watts

Feds tout 'worst of the worst' arrested in Chicago immigration blitz, but some were caught out of state


The Atlanta Journal Constitution


National Center for Civil and Human Rights to reopen after $57M expansion


Cancel culture, hypocrisy and political violence endanger American democracy

Warnock endorses Shigley in state Senate runoff






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