today in black history

February 24, 2026

A.M.E. Bishop Daniel Payne, first Black president of a Black college (Wilberforce), is born on this date in 1811 in Charleston, SC.

Today in Black America - February 24

POSTED: February 24, 2026, 7:00 am

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The Associated Press

US women’s gold medal-winning team declines invitation from Trump to attend State of Union address


Supreme Court ruling against Trump’s tariffs is unlikely to mean an end to trade policy chaos

Colorectal cancer is rising in younger adults. Here’s who is most at risk and symptoms to watch for


The New York Times

The Editorial Board: Legally Creative, Democratically Dangerous: Trump’s Plan to Twist the News

After Six Decades of the War on Drugs, What Works?


Cracks Appear in Trump Coalition Ahead of Speech


The Washington Post

Trump’s newest tariffs could face legal challenge, though time is short

Ex-ICE instructor testifies that agency slashed officer training, lied to Congress

FBI Director Kash Patel defends partying with U.S. Olympic ice hockey team



USA Today


Are forever chemicals in your water? See new EPA data here


Trump's favorite Florida judge is still running cover for him | Opinion

SCOTUS’ tariff ruling is a deep setback for Trump’s economic agenda | The Excerpt



NJ.com

What happens to commuters if Gov. Sherrill makes recommended changes to NJ Transit


N.J. Sen. shares troubling message from US allies: We’re now seen as the ‘unreliable nation’


Big-name pharmaceutical company slashes nearly 300 N.J. jobs to improve bottom line


The Los Angeles Times

Newsom pushes back on ‘fake’ outrage and racism allegations from the right

Dozens of Mexican soldiers killed in cartel attacks after operation targeting drug kingpin ‘El Mencho’

Major Kaiser Permanente strike in California to end after ‘significant movement’ in talks



The Chicago Sun-Times

Jackson Jr.'s comeback bid, AIPAC dollars heat up race to replace Robin Kelly

Progressives pack Democratic primary race to replace U.S. Rep. Danny Davis

Chicago woman says she killed abusive boyfriend to save herself and their unborn child. Will a jury agree?



The Atlanta Journal Constitution

Many low-income schools on DeKalb’s list of possible closures

Two liberal challengers test Georgia’s entrenched Supreme Court


Local entrepreneur gambles millions to open performing arts theater in Tucker






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