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October 15, 2025

Black Panther Party for Self-Defense was founded in 1966 in Oakland, California by Huey Newton and Bobby Seale.

Today in Black America - October 15

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The Associated Press

Supreme Court rejects Alex Jones’ appeal of $1.4 billion defamation judgment in Sandy Hook shooting

Pennsylvania man pleads guilty in arson attack at governor’s mansion while Shapiro’s family slept


Foundations want to curb AI developers’ influence with $500 million aimed at centering human needs


The Washington Post

Hegseth’s legal fixer at the center of Pentagon’s new media restrictions

Is this top Senate recruit too old to run? Some Democrats think so.

With just three albums, D’Angelo attained musical immortality


USA Today

Are Black voting rights under siege again at the Supreme Court?

New York AG Letitia James gives spirited remarks in first appearance since indictment

Surveillance video shows arson attack on Pennsylvania governor's mansion



NJ.com

Homeowners insurance costs are surging. See the double-digit rate hikes in N.J.

N.J. teens under investigation for plan to be Hitler, Holocaust victims on Halloween


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


The New York Times


White House Guts Education Department With More Layoffs


As Trump Hurls Fresh Threats and Insults, Hochul Has Mamdani’s Back

Woman Is Granted a Protective Order Against Florida Congressman



The Los Angeles Times

California ballot design prompts false conspiracy theories that the November election is rigged

The key health bills California Gov. Newsom signed this week focused on how technology is impacting kids

L.A. County chief executive got $2-million settlement after Measure G fallout, records say



The Chicago Sun-Times


Facebook suspends popular Chicago ICE-sightings group at Trump administration’s request

In financial maneuver, Mayor Brandon Johnson finds millions for Chicago Public Schools

O'Hare, Midway refuse to play video of Kristi Noem accusing Democrats of government shutdown


The Atlanta Journal Constitution

ICE has restarted detention in controversial South Georgia immigrant jail

Massive ACA price hikes revealed as Georgia Access window shopping opens early

Atlanta airport will not air TSA video that blames Democrats for the shutdown






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