today in black history

March 13, 2026

Jean Baptiste Pointe Du Sable, pioneer, established what would become the city of Chicago on this date in 1773.

Today in Black America - March 13

POSTED: March 13, 2026, 6:30 am

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The Associated Press

Democratic senators file war powers resolution to check Trump on Cuba

With rising anti‑LGBTQ+ attacks, Muslim man hosts inclusive Ramadan meal

States sue the Trump administration to challenge policy requiring colleges to collect race data


USA Today


How rising costs are breaking the middle class


Free speech case puts first graders’ rights in spotlight

31% of Gen Z men say wife should 'obey her husband.' Yikes. | Opinion


The New York Times

With Disputed Legal Maneuver, Trump Tries to Set Policy Without Legislation


Weakened by War, Iran Hits Back by Strangling a Vital Waterway for Oil Supplies

Army Officer Killed in University Attack That Is Being Investigated as Terrorism


NJ.com


Gov. Sherrill blasts outgoing Trump official: ‘Hard to imagine anyone worse’


Rutgers to lay off dozens of adjunct teachers who teach about 100 classes, union says


Trial begins for N.J. wrestler charged with throwing punch that killed beloved coach


The Washington Post


4 dead after U.S. Air Force refueler crashes in Iraq while supporting Iran war


Can Florida save Trump’s plan to keep GOP in power?

Former NFL players decry White House video mixing big hits with airstrikes


The Los Angeles Times


New Iranian leader Khamenei vows ‘never ending’ revenge in first public statement

California sues over Trump demand for college race, test score and GPA admissions data


Advocates concerned city has not reviewed LA28 plan for homelessness, human trafficking



The Chicago Sun-Times

CTU plans to join May 1 ‘no school, no work’ day of action, wants classes canceled

Seeking special prosecutor to target ICE, coalition says O'Neill Burke turned 'blind eye' to feds' violence

Philanthropic fund awards nearly $8 million to South and West side development projects


The Atlanta Journal Constitution


She waited 13 years to face her rapist. Now, he faces life in prison.


Georgia bill would make it harder to obtain police bodycam footage


Atlanta litigator brings DoorDash insight to company defense












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