today in black history

June 17, 2026

Composer and educator James Weldon Johnson, who wrote "Lift Every Voice and Sing," was born in 1871 in Jacksonville, Florida.

Today in Black America - June 17

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The Washington Post

Democratic socialist Lewis George takes sizable lead in race to replace Bowser as D.C. mayor

Georgia voters give Trump a win and a loss in GOP primary runoffs


Four takeaways from primaries in Georgia, Alabama and Oklahoma


USA Today


Trump admin change may disrupt services for students with disabilities 

At 250, nation pessimistic about democracy and American Dream: Survey

Trump ballroom soars to $600M, with taxpayers on hook for half: Report


The Associated Press


Most Americans see freedoms under threat but core to nation’s identity, AP-NORC poll finds

Democrat Aisha Wahab advances in California special election to replace former US Rep. Eric Swalwell

Federal government seeks to halt the first US reparations program for Black people


The New York Times


Obama’s Nuclear Deal Looms Over Trump’s Iran Negotiations


Judge Orders Kennedy Center to Make a Plan for Staying Open

Internal Emails Raise Questions About D.H.S. Ending Haiti Protections


NJ.com

N.J. bank announces more layoffs as job cuts top 200 this year


N.J. students stood up at school board meeting and changed everything — here’s what happened


3 officers disciplined following murder of N.J. jail inmate



The Los Angeles Times

LAUSD to cut thousands of jobs, but saves Black student achievement program in budget plan


Higher prices for gas, groceries and flights will likely outlast Iran war


Newsom seeks political advantage in probe he says Trump ordered


The Chicago Sun-Times


Obama Presidential Center opening ceremony lineup to include Stevie Wonder, Bruce Springsteen

What to know about the Obama Center's opening weekend and beyond

South Side residents call for stronger housing protections as Obama Center's official opening nears



The Atlanta Journal Constitution


Georgia Republicans reject 2020 election denier for secretary of state


Georgia redistricting push falters as GOP divisions grow

New Black roller derby team won the gold, but its bigger victory is inclusion






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