today in black history

October 14, 2025

St. Augustine’s College was founded in Raleigh, North Carolina in 1867, one of the nation’s historically Black colleges and universities.

Today in Black America - October 14

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The Associated Press

New York Times, AP and Newsmax among news outlets who say they won’t sign new Pentagon rules

What to know about the historic Black community rocked by a mass shooting on Sunday

Supreme Court takes up Republican attack on Voting Rights Act in case over Black representation



USA Today


Is the federal tax extension deadline impacted by the shutdown? Don’t get your hopes up.

Gov. Gavin Newsom signs law banning Glock pistols in California


'A First Amendment problem': Lawsuit over book bans at Department of Defense schools


The Washington Post


Trump's Israel victory lap ignored plight of Palestinians, difficulty of lasting peace

Airports say they won’t air Kristi Noem shutdown video at TSA checkpoints


Congress is losing its grip on the power to spend Americans’ money


The New York Times


Will the Supreme Court Use a Louisiana Case to Gut the Voting Rights Act?

North Carolina Republicans Plan to Redraw Congressional Map to Add a Seat

Several News Outlets Reject Pentagon’s Reporting Restrictions


The Los Angeles Times


After questioning inclusion of transgender athletes, Newsom signs bill to study inequalities in youth sports

Three more L.A. County deaths tied to synthetic kratom, health department warns

Column: Congress gave away its power and got nothing in return


NJ.com


Community memorial service to honor 2 teen girls killed in a hit-and-run incident

Anti-Trump protests for ‘No Kings Day’ are planned for N.J. again. See where.

Major Trump critic gives chilling warning amid upcoming protests nationwide: ‘The disease is growing’


The Chicago Sun-Times

Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan is in prison

Lawmakers head to Springfield mulling transit reform, ICE response

Most Chicagoans think using the National Guard for policing is 'unacceptable,' poll finds


The Atlanta Journal Constitution


Before indictment of schools chief, DeKalb audited P-cards. Here’s what they found.

Early voting begins Tuesday for city elections across Georgia

Critics doubt mayor’s $1.3B plan to boost Atlanta’s affordable housing stock




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