today in black history

July 09, 2026

E. Frederic Morrow becomes the first Black to serve in the Executive Office of the President in 1955, appointed by President Eisenhower.

Today in Black America - July 9

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The Associated Press

New attacks raise questions about what comes next in the Iran war


Graham Platner plans to withdraw from Maine Senate race after sexual assault claim

Second person in 4 days is fatally shot in Memphis by federal task force member



The Washington Post

In reopening Iran war, Trump revives a political problem he can’t shake

Feds sideline Texas officials in probe into ICE shooting, district attorney says

Smithsonian leader disputes White House report in memo to staff



The New York Times


‘A Slow-Rolling Disaster’: Inside the Implosion of the Platner Campaign


Trump Says He’ll Ask Supreme Court to Rehear Citizenship Case, an Unlikely Event

Part of Florida’s ‘Stop WOKE’ Law Ruled Illegal by Appeals Court


USA Today


Americans keep leaving the workforce. Experts can't agree why

60% Americans say Trump uses office for his benefit: poll

Andrew Gillum arrested on drug charges


NJ.com


Remnants of the 19th century stand in the way of this massive tunnel connecting New Jersey and N.Y.C.

Doctors at this N.J. city’s only hospital picketed. Now they’re getting nearly 10% raise, meal stipends.

Gen Z politicians are taking over. Meet this town’s newest and youngest mayor.


The Los Angeles Times


UC weighs return of SAT amid early signs of changing views and faculty pressure

LAPD weighs canceling academy classes to get more cops on streets for Olympics

Instead of uniting the left, California’s billionaire tax measure has split Democratic allies


The Chicago Sun-Times


Cash App parent company agrees to $45 million settlement with Illinois, 44 other states

‘Shell-shocked’ Chicago scientists raise alarm about federal overhaul of research grant funding

Art is all around you at the Obama Presidential Center



The Atlanta Journal Constitution


UGA weighs African American studies major; engineering school gets record gift

Fulton ruling hands Trump administration another loss amid election push


Ex-chief justice leaves law firm for custom education role




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