today in black history

June 30, 2026

Mrs. Alberta Williams King, the mother of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., was murdered in 1974 while at the organ at Ebenezer Baptist Church.

Today in Black America - June 30

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The Associated Press

Supreme Court lets Trump fire agency heads, a dramatic expansion of presidential power


Supreme Court is set to rule on Trump’s challenge to birthright citizenship

Trump’s fixation on voting has had mixed results. He still has ways to affect November’s elections


USA Today


July to start with most student loan changes in decades. What to know

What to know as progressive insurgency hits Colorado primaries

Supreme Court lets landmark journalist protection stand


The New York Times


The Major Supreme Court Decisions in 2026

A Tied Senate Race Gives Democrats a Shot in Deep Red Texas, Poll Finds

First Poll of Maine Governor’s Race Shows Democrat With Wide Lead


The Washington Post


Three words in the Declaration of Independence paint a cruel picture of Natives

Supreme Court expands president’s power over independent agencies

Student loans are changing as of July 1. Here’s how.


The Los Angeles Times


Downtown L.A. World Trade Center to become affordable apartments

What you should know about the $351.7 billion state budget Newsom just signed

How Donny Hathaway turned this soft rock cover into America’s defining song


NJ.com


N.J. taxpayers screwed again as towns offer massive payouts to top cops — but can’t cover it


Teachers in this N.J. school district walked out of a controversial training. Here’s why.

N.J.’s $60.7B state budget with revamped senior tax break gains momentum in last-minute Sunday hearings


The Chicago Sun-Times


Why is it so expensive to replace lead pipes in Chicago?


Mayor Johnson's renter protection proposal faces fierce resistance from building owners

Supreme Court rejects GOP mail ballot challenge, but Illinois Dems warn voting rights 'still under attack'



The Atlanta Journal Constitution


Civil rights suit by Georgia death row prisoners revived by federal judges

Fulton election board dispute goes to Georgia Supreme Court

Children’s Healthcare drives $6 billion economic impact, new report finds





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