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July 17, 2024

The Port Chicago incident occurred in 1944 when Black Navy ammunition handlers were killed in a violent explosion at the California base.

Today in Black America - July 17

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The Associated Press


‘I can’t breathe': Eric Garner remembered on the 10th anniversary of his chokehold death

Biden seriously considering proposals on Supreme Court term limits, ethics code, AP sources say


House Democrats want to stop early DNC effort to nominate Biden before party convention in August



The New York Times


Megadonors Are Plotting to Change Biden’s Mind With Money. Will It Work?

Branded a Felon, Menendez Sees His Political Future Fast Evaporating

After Trump Assassination Attempt, Right Points Finger at Female Agents


USA Today

Lessons learned during Freedom Summer and its lasting impact

Report says Biden to push major Supreme Court reform

Climate change is making days (a little) longer, study says


The Washington Post


In Vance, Trump finds a kindred spirit on election denial and Jan. 6

Biden, addressing NAACP, bashes Trump in bid to move beyond age questions

Georgia court sets December argument for Trump appeal to remove Willis


The Los Angeles Times


2026 California lieutenant governor race begins to take shape


Newsom signs bill banning schools from notifying parents about student gender identity

Mayor Karen Bass vetoes ballot proposal to let police chief fire problem officers



NJ.com

Former N.J. Playboy Club slated to become new resort, concert venue


N.J. man admits orchestrating $200K car theft ring

Newark council president wins special primary election for late Donald Payne Jr.’s seat in Congress


The Chicago Sun-Times

Ahead of DNC, Brandon Johnson puts homeless on the street to make room for tent city occupants


Mayor Johnson nixes plan to remove George Washington statue outside his City Hall office

Just blocks from RNC, out-of-state police helping with security shoot and kill a man


The Atlanta Journal Constitution


UPDATE: A judge has refused to extend the timeframe for Georgia’s new Medicaid plan

Where to go for school supply giveaways in metro Atlanta


Atlanta Public Schools to pilot student-led mental health board





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