As the U.S. Supreme Court opens its 2025–26 term, justices will confront cases that could reshape national policy on race, gender, campaign finance, and presidential power. With public trust at historic lows, observers say the Court’s rulings this term will test its independence — and the nation’s commitment to equality and democracy.
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Black America celebrates African heritage of Pope Leo XIV
The election of Pope Leo XIV—formerly Cardinal Robert Prevost of Chicago—has sparked pride across Black America, as genealogical records confirm his Creole and Haitian roots trace back to New Orleans’ 7th Ward, making him the first pope with verifiable African-American ancestry.