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January 14, 2026

William T. Coleman is named Secretary of Transportation in 1975 by President Gerald R. Ford.

Today in Black America - January 14

POSTED: January 14, 2026, 6:30 am

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USA Today

Claudette Colvin, civil rights pioneer, dies at 86


President of Atlanta HBCU fired without 'specific cause,' he says

Department of Labor under fire for language similar to Nazi slogan


The Associated Press

Senate readies vote on Venezuela war powers as Trump pressures GOP defectors

FACT FOCUS: Trump repeats false claims when discussing Greenland’s security in the Arctic

Plane used in boat strike off Venezuela was painted to look like a civilian aircraft, AP sources say


The Washington Post


These prosecutors spent years on cases. Then Trump pardoned the perps.


Trump makes obscene gesture, mouths expletive at Detroit factory heckler


Parents are cutting back on child care as costs stretch budgets



The New York Times


In Secret Testimony, Republicans Derided Trump’s Stolen Election Claims


How ICE Crackdowns Set Off a Resistance in American Cities


U.S. Refiners to Profit as Trump Asserts Control Over Venezuelan Oil



NJ.com


Gov. Murphy bids farewell after 8 tumultuous years. N.J. is ‘stronger and fairer.’

Massive merger between 2 N.J. universities gets OK from state

Well-known N.J. landscaper among those detained by ICE. ‘This is not OK,’ councilwoman says.


The Los Angeles Times


L.A. County moves to carve out ‘ICE-free’ zones following immigration raid violence


Column: Trump isn’t interested in being honorable — he’d rather be feared

Ex-Navy SEAL planned to fire explosives at police at San Diego ‘No Kings’ rally



The Chicago Sun-Times


Illinois joins suit after feds threaten billions in funding over Trump order targeting trans people — again


Mayor Johnson, Gov. Pritzker push back on Trump threat to halt funding for Chicago, other sanctuary cities

States say they need more help replacing lead pipes. Congress may cut funding instead



The Atlanta Journal Constitution

Fani Willis’ office faces $17M bill in Trump prosecution

Alumni still in dark after Morris Brown College fires president


Inside Centennial Yards: Atlanta’s newest neighborhood and attraction








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