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August 21, 2025

Nat Turner leads 70 slaves in a rebellion in Southampton, Virginia that resulted in his execution and that of 20 slaves.

Today in Black America - August 21

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The Associated Press

The Texas House OK’d GOP-favored redistricting. California intends to counter with map of its own

Obama applauds Newsom’s California redistricting plan as ‘responsible’ as Texas GOP pushes new maps

Mississippi Supreme Court map violates Voting Rights Act, judge rules


USA Today

Abby Phillip takes aim at Jillian Michaels over slavery comments

Judge blocks Texas law requiring Ten Commandments in public schools

In these states, health care won’t be as big or beautiful


The Washington Post


California races to counter Texas in nationwide fight over election maps

These states could redistrict before the 2026 midterms

Editorial Board: Everyone loses when the federal government runs elections


The New York Times

In Trump’s Ideal Picture of America, Diversity Is Taboo

Adams Adviser Suspended From Campaign After Giving Cash to Reporter


The Founders of This New Development Say You Must Be White to Live There


NJ.com


N.J. judge threatened to call ICE on students. Now he says he was just trying to help.


Educator applied for 8 promotions, but N.J. district blocked her, lawsuit claims

Trump (unconstitutionally) seeking a 3rd term could trigger an old rivalry. Here’s how


The Los Angeles Times


L.A. touts results of using unarmed civilians instead of cops for some emergencies

L.A. may land a new congressional seat. Is it already reserved?

Gerrymandering has captured the nation’s attention. That’s a win for Newsom


The Chicago Sun-Times


How one Chicago museum is leading the charge for bilingual access to American cultural sites

Chicago doctors urge COVID shots for young children and reject CDC advice, joining pediatric academy


Kenosha pastor quits church leadership to endorse presidential candidate


The Atlanta Journal Constitution

New college accreditation agency emphasizes ‘viewpoint diversity’

Fulton commissioners defy court order, reject GOP election board nominees


Black Valdosta spreads political awareness as it prepares for multiple hurricane anniversaries










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