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October 20, 2025

Jomo Kenyatta, African nationalist and first president of Kenya, was born in 1893. He would lead Kenya from 1964 until 1978.

Today in Black America - October 20

POSTED: October 20, 2025, 7:00 am

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The Associated Press

New York Republicans suspend Young Republicans group after release of offensive group chat

‘No Kings’ protests against Trump bring a street party vibe in nation’s capital


Kamala Harris says Republicans are responsible for government shutdown


USA Today


Their kids rely on special education. Shutdown-related cuts have them on edge


Search for Kada Scott leads investigators to shallow grave in Philadelphia

Is the federal government still shut down? Here's what we know on Monday, Oct. 20.



NJ.com

Rutgers stays silent on frat house incident that left student in critical condition, sparked hazing probe


Two girls dead, too many questions remain unanswered in horrific Cranford hit-and-run

A test for N.J. voters as Trump derails the Gateway tunnel project | Friendly Fire


The Washington Post


Trump’s claims about Venezuelan drug boats don't match reality, officials and locals say

Would Democratic shutdown health demands serve undocumented immigrants? Here are the facts.

With shutdown cuts, Trump moves closer to eliminating Education Department


The New York Times


Around the World, Fury Mounts Over an A.I. Frenzy

Peanut Allergies Have Plummeted in Children, Study Shows

Mamdani and Cuomo Make Their Cases in Last Weekend Before Early Voting


The Los Angeles Times

‘We never lost faith’: Culver City palatero reunites with family after 114 days detained

Top House Democrat campaigns for Proposition 50 at L.A.’s Black churches

SoCal ‘No Kings’ protests draw tens of thousands alongside massive rallies nationwide


The Chicago Sun-Times

Reign check: Throngs descend on Loop as part of 'No Kings' nationwide protests against Trump policies

Chicago schools considering $60 million, four-year contract to track technology

To stand up to ICE agents, some Chicagoans are arming themselves with whistles


The Atlanta Journal Constitution

New Georgia Project shuts down, ending a decade of political influence in state

Threat to move World Cup games ‘not a concern’ for Atlanta officials

DeKalb’s seniors take to the streets for ‘No Kings’ rally








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