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October 24, 2025

Republic of Zambia, a former British colony, in southern Africa gains its independence in 1964 with Kenneth Kaunda as its first president.

Today in Black America - October 24

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The Associated Press


Trump administration finalizes plan to open pristine Alaska wildlife refuge to oil and gas drilling

AP photographer describes taking photos of White House East Wing demolition

Black enrollment is waning at many elite colleges after affirmative action ban, AP analysis finds


USA Today

Abigail Spanberger leads in Virginia governor race, new poll shows

Cuomo makes 'racist,' 'Islamophobic' attacks against Zohran Mamdani

'Unmasked brutality': Chicago bosses keeping records on abuse by ICE


The Washington Post

Michigan women, doctors sue over end-of-life choices during pregnancy

Mamdani denounces Cuomo’s ‘racist’ attacks in New York mayoral race


Frustration grows over Trump bailout of Argentina


NJ.com


Cop went to ATM before responding to 911 call where trooper killed 2 people, prosecutor says

N.J. teacher gives up license after he’s accused of taping kid’s head to a desk

Here’s what happens to the Hudson River tunnel project linking N.J. and N.Y.C. now that Trump ‘terminated’ it


The New York Times


Inflation Report Could Show Price Pressures Are Growing

Letitia James Case Shows Ruthlessness of Justice Dept. in Trump’s Grip

Asian American Students Increase at Harvard, as Black Students Decline


The Los Angeles Times


Marines fired 30 100-pound artillery shells over I-5, train lines with no warning to commuters

Climate change and wildfires divide California gubernatorial candidates at forum

Federal judge issues tentative ruling ordering that immigrant detainees have access to legal counsel


The Chicago Sun-Times


Federal agents detain high school student in Little Village, deploy tear gas in faceoff with protesters

What to know about the expiring Obamacare tax credits at the heart of the government shutdown

Board members urge CPS to consider ‘emergency’ remote learning amid continued immigration raids



The Atlanta Journal Constitution

DeKalb schools superintendent pleads not guilty to federal charges


Fani Willis may use Georgia’s RICO law more than any other DA. At what cost?

Fulton County’s RICO cases, by the numbers





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