today in black history

February 03, 2026

The 15th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified in 1870, beginning the long struggle for voting rights for Black Americans.

Today in Black America - February 3

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The Associated Press

GOP leaders labor for support ahead of key test vote on ending partial government shutdown

What a swing House district in Colorado shows about Republicans’ immigration fallout in the midterms


It’s freezing cold and you’ve lost power. Here’s what emergency doctors want you to do


USA Today

Alex Pretti death ruled a homicide by medical examiner


Trump says Republicans should 'nationalize' and 'take over' elections

Fulton County to challenge Trump admin's seizure of ballots in court


The Washington Post


Homeland Security is targeting Americans with this secretive legal weapon


House to vote on reopening government, extending ICE funding

Federal officers in Minneapolis to start wearing body cams, DHS says


The New York Times


In Trump’s Fraud Crackdown, Political Foes Face Harshest Scrutiny


Maryland Moves to Give Democrats Extra House Seat, but Big Hurdles Remain


A Protester, the White House and a Doctored Photo


NJ.com


Ex-Rutgers prof in latest batch of Epstein files, accepted at least $40K from sex offender

‘We don’t need a warrant, bro.’ ICE agents detain residents in N.J. city

This GOP Rep.’s former staffers are speaking out, and what they’re saying is alarming


The Los Angeles Times


Bass preaches ‘unity’ in L.A. ahead of 2028 Olympics during State of the City address


‘Today’ host Savannah Guthrie’s mom possibly kidnapped in middle of night, authorities say

Grammys 2026: The complete winners list



The Chicago Sun-Times


Accused fake cop beats third impersonation case after defending himself in Cook County trial


Hundreds of CPS students walk out of school to protest Trump’s deportation campaign

Gov hopeful took money from exec of garbage hauler dogged by mob allegations



The Atlanta Journal Constitution


‘Blood in the water.’ Why Republicans fear an upset in MTG’s backyard.


Trump: Fulton FBI raid will show 2020 election was stolen


Police body cam footage shows confusion at FBI raid of Fulton elections office






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