today in black history

June 20, 2025

Piano prodigy Andre Watts, the first artist to appear on "Live from Lincoln Center," was born in Nuremberg, Germany in 1946.

Today in Black America - June 20

POSTED: June 20, 2025, 9:00 am

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The Associated Press

Food rations are halved in one of Africa’s largest refugee camps after US aid cuts

Appeals court lets Trump keep control of National Guard troops deployed to Los Angeles

Today in History: June 20, Muhammad Ali convicted of draft evasion


USA Today

Summer 2025 brings killer heat: Surprising ways to stay safe

Black organizations, some founded in the 1800s, still exist. Are they still needed?

Juneteenth marks end of slavery, but not the start of equality. We can change that. | Opinion



The Washington Post

How the Republican tax bill leaves poor kids behind

Trump can keep National Guard in Los Angeles for now, appeals court rules

A statue of George Washington in London stirs up a mixed reaction


The New York Times

Seeking Jobs and Purpose, Fired Federal Workers Form New Networks


Tuition Increases and Layoffs Are Coming to a Broad Set of Universities


Juneteenth Goes Uncelebrated at White House as Trump Complains About ‘Too Many’ Holidays


NJ.com

Thousands in N.J. still without power after intense thunderstorms, straight line winds hit state


N.J. residents reveal what they really think about racism in America in surprising new polls

Former N.J. teacher indicted after allegedly having baby with 13-year-old boy


The Los Angeles Times

Federal agents denied entry to Dodger Stadium parking lot, sparking new outrage over Trump sweeps

An ICE raid at a Home Depot in Hollywood shatters an immigrant refuge

New immigration crackdown sparks fear among public transit riders. Ridership has dropped up to 15%


The Chicago Sun-Times

DuSable Black History Museum's Juneteenth barbecue brings solidarity, education to local residents

Chicago cop linked to federal extortion case is now under investigation by Chicago police

University of Illinois soybean lab took a big hit from Trump cuts. Here's what's at stake.



The Atlanta Journal Constitution

Accelerated summer program prepares Georgia students for construction careers

Race for control of Georgia state House already in motion


Savannah mayor sounds alarm over Donald Trump’s plan to phase out FEMA







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