today in black history

August 18, 2025

Emmy Award winning, pioneering actress Gail Fisher, "Peggy" on the detective series "Mannix," was born in 1935 in Plainfield, New Jersey.

Today in Black America - August 18

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The Associated Press

Three Republican-led states to send hundreds of National Guard troops to Washington

California Democrats’ push for redistricting faces a tight legislative deadline


How to get kids back on a sleep schedule for the school year


USA Today


Oklahoma will require teachers from NY, CA to prove they back 'America First'

Hurricane Center eyes 2 potential storms, apart from Hurricane Erin


New Orleans mayor charged with spending city funds on romantic escapes



The Washington Post


Federal officers detain, tackle moped driver amid Trump D.C. police crackdown


As Medicaid cuts loom, North Carolina shows the stakes


A gunman shot at the CDC, killing an officer. Trump hasn’t said a word.


The New York Times


Trump’s Selective Stance on Justice: Redemption for Some, Scorn for Others


North Carolina Confederate Monument Goes Too Far, Lawsuit Says

Who’s in Charge of D.C.? Here’s What the Law Says.



NJ.com


N.J.’s 1st Black auto shop fixed cars for 93 years. Now it’s facing eviction. 

‘We don’t want you or your Portuguese friends.’ N.J. town faces lawsuit over housing discrimination.
 

Trump approval rating takes another hit in latest poll 


The Los Angeles Times

Newsom’s decision to fight fire with fire could have profound political consequences

Black mayors of cities Trump decries as ‘lawless’ tout significant declines in violent crimes

Immigration officer fires shots at vehicle with people inside in San Bernardino operation


The Chicago Sun-Times

CPS enrollment, Trump actions and special ed: What to watch this school year

Stacy Davis Gates: Sustainable community schools will kickstart CPS ‘reconstruction’

Quorum-breaking Texas Democrats join anti-Trump protest in Millennium Park


The Atlanta Journal Constitution

Her hair was perfectly straight. Her body paid the price.

How synthetic hair braids pose a health threat to Black women

Metro Atlanta gains population despite rising housing costs, new study says






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