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On May 29, 1973, Tom Bradley was elected the first African American mayor of Los Angeles, defeating incumbent Mayor Sam Yorty in a landmark victory. His election helped reshape Black political leadership nationally and launched a two-decade tenure as the city's longest-serving mayor.

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A new national Ipsos report shows growing economic and political frustration among women of color. Concerns about the cost of living, health care expenses and a lack of trust in government are shaping how many view the nation's future and their place in the political process.

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New federal data showed inflation continued rising in April, with the Personal Consumption Expenditures price index climbing 0.4% during the month. The report also showed a decline in personal income, adding to concerns about the direction of the U.S. economy.

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Born on May 28, 1934, in Detroit, Betty Shabazz became a prominent educator and civil rights advocate whose life was forever tied to Malcolm X and the broader fight for Black empowerment and equality. After Malcolm X’s assassination, she continued her work through education and public advocacy.

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A federal judge in Washington handed the Trump administration a temporary legal victory tied to proposed changes involving voter registration lists and mail ballots. Civil rights organizations argue the effort could create confusion and barriers for voters, while election reviews continue to reject widespread voter fraud claims tied to mail voting.

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South Carolina Republicans fell short in an effort to eliminate the state’s only majority-Black congressional district, preserving the seat held by Rep. Jim Clyburn. The failed vote came despite pressure from President Donald Trump and sparked sharp criticism from Clyburn over voting rights and the Constitution.

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Inflation continues to strain household budgets, but a new Pew Research Center report found that paychecks generally kept pace with rising prices over the long term. The analysis showed inflation-adjusted buying power increased between 11% and 22% between 1999 and 2025.

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Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes, the groundbreaking lyricist of TLC, was born on May 27, 1971, in Philadelphia. From chart-topping hits like “Waterfalls” and “No Scrubs” to her unforgettable style and advocacy for safe sex awareness, Left Eye left a lasting impact on music and culture before her death in 2002 at age 30.

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Texas politics saw major shakeups Tuesday as longtime Congressman Al Green lost his seat in a runoff reshaped by redistricting while Attorney General Ken Paxton secured the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate. Paxton now heads into the general election facing Texas state Rep. James Talarico.

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A federal court handed Black voters in Alabama a major victory by blocking a congressional map critics say would weaken Black political representation. The ruling preserves Alabama’s majority-Black congressional district as the legal battle heads toward another possible Supreme Court fight.

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