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September 16, 2025

Social worker and National Urban League leader Lester Granger was born in 1896 in Newport News, Va. and raised in Newark, New Jersey.

Today in Black America - September 16

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The Associated Press


Trump administration joins Republicans’ campaign to police speech in reaction to Kirk’s killing

British politicians condemn Elon Musk’s comments at anti-migrant rally

Parking spots used as colorful protest against Florida crackdown on rainbow crosswalks


USA Today


In loss for Trump, appeals court lets Lisa Cook stay at Federal Reserve on eve of meeting


American farmers warn this year feels especially dire. What happens next?

Colorado school shooting suspect had 'deep fascination' with mass shootings, ADL says



The Washington Post


Texas Tech student’s arrest at Kirk vigil adds to free-speech debate

Appeals court allows Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook to keep her job

Trump officials order National Parks to remove information about slavery


NJ.com

Restaurant owner blasted after doxxing teen girls he claimed celebrated Charlie Kirk assassination

New poll shows Trump slipping with a key voting bloc he’s counting on

N.J. bookstore cancels Palestinian author event after community outcry



The New York Times


Federal Judge Declines to Intervene for Migrants Deported to Ghana

Florida Says Ban on Openly Carrying Guns Is Invalid After Court Ruling

Two Men Arrested After Incendiary Device Is Found Under a News Vehicle



The Los Angeles Times

It’s not just UCLA. UC president warns of Trump push into all campuses and hospitals

UCLA race and equity official sounded off after Charlie Kirk’s slaying. Now he’s on leave

Here are the details of Trump’s $1.2-billion call to remake UCLA in a conservative image


The Chicago Sun-Times


South Chicago charter school may abruptly close, stranding 250 students

Pritzker slams feds' silence on fatal ICE shooting in Franklin Park


Dead rat, anti-immigrant note at ward office reinforces need for more security for Council members


The Atlanta Journal Constitution


Georgia Republican Party pursues goals of reducing early and absentee voting


As CDC employees return to office, trauma and bullet holes remain

Emory University’s plan to end DEI programs shocks and worries students










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