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Heavyweight boxing champion and American hero, Joe Louis Barrow, the "Brown Bomber," was born in 1914 in Lafayette, Alabama.

Today in Black America - April 16

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The Associated Press

US pivots to economic warfare on Iran

Senate rejects effort to halt arms sales to Israel, but most Democrats vote to block them

Justice Jackson chides Supreme Court conservatives over ‘oblivious’ pro-Trump emergency orders


The Washington Post

Largely secret donors pour millions into election that could tip Congress


Trump tests loyalty of Christian supporters as erratic behavior escalates


Trump administration pushes nations to sign ‘trade over aid’ declaration



The New York Times

Trump’s ‘Triumphal Arch’ Draws Backlash, Even From an Expert Who Proposed It


Trump’s Portrayal of the War in Iran Collides With Reality


New York City to Spend $4 Billion From Pension Funds on Affordable Homes


NJ.com

A stabbing, an overdose, and hundreds of police calls: What’s happening at this N.J. motel?

A ‘sleazy’ business undercutting N.J. restaurants may soon be banned. Bill on Sherrill’s desk.


Election fraud indictment tossed for N.J. councilman ahead of mayoral race



USA Today


Trump shares new AI image as feud with Pope Leo XIV escalates

Will Samuel Alito retire? Trump mulls his Supreme Court legacy


Airlines warn that jet fuel is running low ahead of summer vacation



The Los Angeles Times


Former Trump lawyer John Eastman disbarred for trying to overturn 2020 election

40,000 UC workers threaten statewide strike across hospitals, campuses, dining halls

The Iran war shocked L.A.’s housing market. Recovery won’t be simple


The Chicago Sun-Times

17 more Chicago cops bilked PPP loan program, including 8 facing firing, inspector general says

Former charter school executive Tim King charged with stealing more than $100,000 from Urban Prep

Chicago’s school board election is coming. Here’s what to know and what’s at stake.


The Atlanta Journal Constitution


The Dalton shift? Georgia Democrats see early signs of a Latino rebound.

This 4-acre hole in Midtown will become Atlanta’s newest park. Take a look.

Black culture embraces main-character energy at these spring arts events




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