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October 17, 2024

Historian and journalist, Lerone Bennett, Jr., senior editor of Ebony magazine, was born in 1928 in Clarksdale, Mississippi.

Today in Black America - October 16

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The New York Times

Judge Blocks Hand-Counting of Election Ballots in Georgia

Trump Escalates Threats to Political Opponents He Deems the ‘Enemy’

The Trump Team Is Prepared to Bring Election Chaos. Here’s What Voters Need to Know.


The Washington Post

Georgia judge blocks requirement that counties hand-count ballots

Footage of Phoenix police punching, Tasering deaf Black man sparks probe

Harris urges Black Americans not to be fooled into sitting out the race



USA Today


Georgia reports record turnout as early voting begins in battleground state

Early voting kicks off in 10 more states. What to know before heading to the polls


Harris says she remains open to reparations in interview with Charlamagne Tha God


The Associated Press

Georgia judge blocks ballot counting rule and says county officials must certify election results


Harris works to energize Black male voters while Trump continues to attack immigration policy

Weeks after Hurricane Helene, some schools aren't sure when they will reopen



NJ.com

Violent N.J. home invasion robbery linked to national gang, cops say

N.J. men sentenced to prison for using assault rifle in 9 gas station robberies

One-time Trump-loving Fox News host rejects him now: He’s an ‘absolute racist’



The Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles’ $22-billion homelessness problem gives leaders a choice: Double down or change strategies

Abcarian: Trump wants Helene victims to fear and doubt FEMA. Their experience is contradicting him

Opinion: Gen. Milley is right. Trump proved himself unfit to be commander in chief


The Chicago Sun-Times


7-year-old shot in West Pullman gets Halloween treat with early hospital release: 'I'm feeling good'

City Hall gave big break to clout-heavy contractor despite accusation of deception

FEMA, state of Illinois opening 2 disaster recovery centers Wednesday in Chicago area


The Atlanta Journal Constitution

Election night hand count of ballots halted by Georgia judge

Nathan Wade testified about Georgia election probe on Capitol Hill. Here’s what he said
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Georgia high school graduation rate inches upward again




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