today in black history

June 04, 2026

Activist professor Angela Davis was acquitted in 1972 on all charges related to a court escape and kidnap attempt in Marin County, California.

Today in Black America - June 4

POSTED: June 04, 2026, 8:00 am

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The Associated Press

US House approves war powers resolution to halt military action against Iran in a rebuke of Trump

With Trump in a holding pattern on Iran war, allies and critics worry he risks getting boxed in

Trump administration has separated dozens of children from their parents for a second time, AP finds


The Washington Post


Video shows Pentagon counterterrorism hire clambering into Capitol on Jan. 6


House votes to block Trump from ordering more strikes on Iran

High heat will soon affect 150 million people. See where it will be hottest.


USA Today


Most Americans think Trump usually wins at Supreme Court, survey says

Social Security recipients may lose $500 monthly in 2032, report says

Funding cuts, 'DEI Yeti': Parks visitors blast Trump’s history order



The New York Times


‘Infuriated’ Former Judges Take on Trump


The Democrats’ Big Decision: Black Representation or More Blue Seats?


With His New Museum, Obama Offers a Trip to a Parallel America


NJ.com


Ex-deputy mayor who took duffel bag bribe from N.J. restaurant bathroom is finally sentenced


Many Delaney Hall protesters charged with felony rioting. N.J.’s public defender calls it ‘overreach.’

NJ PBS will continue thanks to new home at this university


The Los Angeles Times


L.A. voters turning down measure to raise hotel bed tax ahead of Olympics

An LAPD gang? Internal report says police unit had ‘rampant culture of misconduct’

CalFresh eligibility is changing. Here’s what you need to know


The Chicago Sun-Times


'Teen takeovers' are result of negligence of Chicago's 'forgotten' children

Spencer Leak helped countless people after relatives' deaths, now many are trying to comfort his family


Obama Presidential Center set to start welcoming up to 1 million visitors per year


The Atlanta Journal Constitution


Fulton commission chair calls out Gov. Kemp for transportation appointments

Georgia voting overhaul could bring big payday to companies


HIV used to be a death sentence. Federal funds that helped me are now at risk.






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