today in black history

May 12, 2025

Mervyn Dymally, who served as California's Lieutenant Governor, in the State Legislature and Congress, was born in 1926 in Trinidad.

Today in Black America - May 12

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The Washington Post

The hidden ways Trump and DOGE are shutting down parts of the U.S. government

Attorney general’s brother vies to lead D.C. Bar, upending contest

Trump said ‘only the best’ would serve. That’s not how it’s worked out.


The Associated Press

House Republicans unveil Medicaid cuts that Democrats warn will leave millions without care


Trump is bringing white South Africans to the US as refugees, but what persecution are they facing?


‘Beacon of freedom’ dims as US initiatives that promote democracy abroad wither under Trump


The New York Times


A Warning From Justice David Souter: Democracy Is in Peril

‘Doubt Has Crept In’: Three European Diplomats on Trusting America

Here Is Everything That Has Changed Since Congestion Pricing Started in New York



NJ.com


Newark airport flights to be reduced amid traffic control blackouts, feds say

Body cams shed new light on N.J. mayor’s arrest. Homeland Security claims an ‘attack on officers.’

N.J. high school will get new name after huge merger



USA Today


Don't call me a Republican. I'm a conservative. Trump and his MAGA GOP aren't. | Opinion

What to know about Newark, New Jersey Mayor Ras Baraka


Trump uses birthright citizenship case in bid to curb judges' power


The Los Angeles Times

Amid listeria outbreak, L.A. company pulls its food from shelves

12-year-old was fatally shot in Compton park; teenager arrested in slaying


College dean killed in campus shooting described as ‘radiant, joyful.’ Security guard charged


The Chicago Sun-Times


Cook County Missing Persons Day brings resources, families together: 'It gives us hope'

Judge pauses much of Trump administration's massive downsizing of federal agencies

How often do diabetes patients need to see a doctor? U. of I. researcher finds data can help determine that


The Atlanta Journal Constitution

Georgia prison system engages in deception as crisis builds

More than $600m to overhaul a prison system in crisis. But it’s just the start

Can Georgia Republicans avoid a messy US Senate primary? Probably not





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