today in black history

October 28, 2025

Abolitionist Levi Coffin, President of the Underground Railroad, was born in 1798 in New Garden, North Carolina.

Today in Black America - October 28

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The Associated Press

Republicans grapple with voter frustration over rising health care premiums


Food banks brace for surge as federal food aid pause looms amid government shutdown

Hurricane Melissa bears down on Jamaica as its strongest storm in recorded history


USA Today

Man in Nazi uniform accused of striking UGA student in viral incident

Caregivers are in crisis. How bad it is depends on where you live, new data shows.


Group vows to fight deportation of Muslim journalist


The Washington Post


Citing autopen use, House Oversight Committee finds Biden actions ‘illegitimate’

Lawyers allege cover-up after fed shoots at man during D.C. traffic stop

DNC chair isn’t taking New Jersey and Virginia for granted


The New York Times


There’s a Reason Trump Reminds His Targets of a Mafia Don

Hunger and Cold Loom as Shutdown Imperils Funding for Antipoverty Programs


Judge Expected to Quiz Border Patrol Leader Over Immigration Crackdown Tactics


NJ.com


The resurrection of Jim McGreevey. N.J.'s most infamous governor wants redemption — and your vote.


N.J. school district will lay off or reassign 153 employees — unless it gets a huge tax hike

CNN analyst: Why Trump made a huge mistake picking a fight with Canada


The Los Angeles Times

Trump is trying to subvert California’s Nov. 4 election results, state attorney general says

Your guide to Proposition 50: California redistricting


Leader of L.A.-area after-school programs arrested in child pornography case


The Chicago Sun-Times


U.S. House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries brings his redistricting push to Illinois

Who’s Gregory Bovino, and why is he appearing in a Chicago courtroom Tuesday?


Dozens march through Little Village at anti-ICE protest: 'Being here means supporting my people'


The Atlanta Journal Constitution


Carter’s to cut 150 stores, 300 office jobs. Tariffs are a big reason why.

Despite a $14.6 billion surplus, state leaders say they can’t bail out SNAP


Donald Trump’s endorsement is powerful but limited in Georgia, poll finds







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