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Today in Black America - April 18

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The New York Times

Harvard’s Stand Against Trump Is Helping It Raise More Money

‘This Should Be Shocking:’ Read a Federal Appeals Panel’s Sharp Rebuke of the Trump Administration

What’s Happening Is Not Normal. America Needs an Uprising That Is Not Normal.


The Washington Post


Opinion: Trump is wrapping up 100 days of historic failure

Growing number of conservatives criticize Trump administration over Maryland man’s case

Donald Trump’s war on children


The Associated Press


US intelligence contradicts Trump claims linking gang to Venezuelan government to speed deportations

Maryland Sen. Van Hollen meets with Abrego Garcia in El Salvador amid court fight over US return

Fear and panic at Florida State as deadly shooting sends students fleeing


USA Today

2 dead, 6 injured in Florida State University mass shooting: Updates

Cop who authored Abrego Garcia report was later fired by the force


Trump budget cuts hitting weather service hard



NJ.com

Minority HS sports coaches still battling for equality, N.J. politician says

N.J. sues Discord, alleging the messaging app leaves kids vulnerable to predators

N.J. governor’s race is tighter than ever among Dems. Here’s who has the edge.



The Los Angeles Times

UCLA international student detained at U.S.-Mexico border amid Trump visa cancellations

‘It’s scaring the crap out of me’: How Trump’s tariffs are colliding with rebuilding fire ravaged L.A.

Contributor: The constitutional crisis is real



The Chicago Sun-Times


After surging, Chicago robberies hit historic lows

Emmanuel Camarillo: It takes a village to guide kids through school, an educator tells a former student


Gov. Pritzker says public safety is 'under attack by Trump administration'


The Atlanta Journal Constitution

Federal judge in Atlanta considers relief to students whose immigration status was terminated

Parent removed from Decatur school board meeting after opposing DEI repeal

Warnock: People in despair about politics should not give up hope







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