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December 30, 2024

Josiah Walls, former slave, Civil War soldier and Member of Congress from Florida, is born in 1842. Today is the 5th day of Kwanzaa, Nia (Purpose).

Today in Black America - September 6

POSTED: September 06, 2024, 7:30 am

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The New York Times

Father of Teen Suspect Charged in Georgia School Shooting

Kamala Harris opened a $110 million cash edge over Donald Trump after a fund-raising haul in August.

Justice Juan Merchan will decide today whether to postpone Donald Trump’s sentencing in his hush-money trial until after the election.


The Washington Post


In historic case, father of 14-year-old school shooting suspect charged with murder

Georgia school shooting elevates gun violence as issue in Harris-Trump race

Black enrollment drops at UNC after ruling; other schools vary


USA Today


Father of Georgia high school shooting suspect charged with murder


Another school shooting leaves parents fearing 'worst nightmare'

Judge sets deadlines to consider challenges in Donald Trump election case over next 2 months



The Associated Press


AP Investigation: The real story of January 6 is found in mountains of shocking evidence


Physician sentenced to 9 months in prison for punching police officer during Capitol riot

Freshman classes provide glimpse of affirmative action ruling’s impact on colleges


NJ.com

N.J. library will cut hours, stop purchasing books due to ‘incompetence,’ mayor says

See the No. 1 high school in every N.J. county, according to U.S. News

Developer pleads guilty in taking $1.8M loan that was part of corruption case against Menendez


The Los Angeles Times


L.A.’s ‘mansion tax’ has collected $375 million. Where is the money going?

In tight Inland Empire race, first transgender candidate could oust first Republican Latina

Gavin Newsom wants to regulate the state’s supply of gasoline, and pronto. Why?


The Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago school board elections see big 'school choice' cash, including from billionaires


Lynn Sweet: Why ex-GOP Rep. Liz Cheney endorsed Kamala Harris after the Chicago DNC, and how it helps

How right wing podcaster from Chicago landed at center of federal probe into Russian meddling


The Atlanta Journal Constitution


Editorial: Students and teachers don’t have to die


Kamala Harris’ candidacy is ‘empowering’ for Democrats, this U.S. Air Force vet says

This Black female veteran sees herself in Kamala Harris and Tim Walz





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