today in black history

June 08, 2026

In 2001 the U.S. Civil Rights Commission issued its report on the 2000 presidential election, finding minority voters were disfranchised in Florida.

Today in Black America - June 8

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The Associated Press

Nithya Raman and Spencer Pratt locked in tight race to make runoff for Los Angeles mayor

First came Congress. Now a national redistricting battle may turn to statehouses and city councils

As America 250 approaches, fewer Americans see their country as exceptional, AP-NORC poll finds



The Washington Post


Trump allies wanted to ‘delete’ this consumer watchdog. Now it’s a political weapon.


Trump walks out of ‘Meet the Press’ interview when challenged over false claims

Trump’s birthday spectacle contrasts wildly with Biden’s understated 80th


The New York Times

How the Drive to Find a Conspiracy Against Trump Rocked the Justice Dept.

Trump Says He Never Promised No New Wars and Defends Compensation Fund

C.I.A. Officer Found With Gold Bars Is Said to Have Created Fake Spy Program


NJ.com


Sen. Kim returned to the ICE facility where he was pepper-sprayed — and found a detainee in agony

N.J. affordable housing lottery opens for 45 rentals from $405 a month. See if you qualify.

Runoff in N.J.’s largest city pits mayor-backed incumbent against former school board president


USA Today

Spencer Pratt, former reality TV star, loses ground in LA mayor's race


Trump ends tense 'Meet the Press' interview, walks away from host

Top takeaways from Trump's contentious, rainy 'Meet the Press' interview


The Los Angeles Times

Mainstream California Democrats survived election night, but their brand remains challenged

Trump, after baselessly alleging fraud in California vote again, storms out of NBC interview

Becerra advances to November, moves closer to becoming California’s first elected Latino governor


The Chicago Sun-Times


Mayor Johnson's campaign fund to return donation from IT consultant hammered by City Hall's inspector general

Controversial DOJ official eyed by 'Broadview 6' was involved in Chicago deportation blitz, source says


Chicago art show sparks dialogue about Emmett Till and Black boyhood


The Atlanta Journal Constitution


Spelman’s new president has some thoughts on AI


In Gwinnett, Democrats try to turn a Supreme Court setback into momentum


Meals on Wheels Atlanta CEO is preparing the nonprofit for its next course







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