today in black history

March 06, 2026

In 1857 the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in the Dred Scott case, upholding segregation and giving flight to Jim Crow until the 1954 Brown decision.

Today in Black America - March 6

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The Associated Press

Trump fires Homeland Security Secretary Noem after mounting criticism over her leadership

Justice Department publishes missing Epstein files involving uncorroborated claim about Trump

GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas ends reelection bid after admitting to affair with aide


The New York Times


Bulletproof Vests and Rolex Watches: The Rise and Fall of Kristi Noem

U.S. Gas Prices, Up 11% in a Week, Pile Pressure on Trump


Lev Parnas, Who Turned Against Trump, Announces Run for Congress as Democrat



The Washington Post


Democrats say secretary’s replacement isn’t enough to end DHS shutdown


Rep. Tony Gonzales drops reelection bid after admitting affair with aide

Former interim U.S. attorney Lindsey Halligan faces investigation by Florida Bar


USA Today


What to know about the virus with no vaccine, treatment hitting certain states


Dow ends down nearly 800 pts as oil soars on Iran oil tanker strike


Half of Americans now say 'Abolish ICE.' It's about time. | Opinion


NJ.com


Rutgers has dug a $500 million hole since joining the Big Ten. Where did the money go?


N.J. prison nurse with autism was told inmates are ‘all drug users’ and to give them pills they wanted

‘I’m gonna call ICE on you,’ N.J. town official threatens tree crew in shocking video


The Los Angeles Times


Anxiety grows among California Democrats as gubernatorial candidates rebuff calls to drop out

Ex-water polo player alleges racist slurs, sexual assault — and a cover-up — at elite L.A. school


Head of L.A.’s Department of Water and Power resigns



The Chicago Sun-Times


So long, Rev. Jackson. Details on Friday’s homecoming service


How to get to service honoring Rev. Jesse Jackson at Chicago's House of Hope


U.S. soldier honors Rev. Jesse Jackson for freeing him, 2 other POWs: 'Life would've been very different'



The Atlanta Journal Constitution


Tax breaks, data centers and paper ballots. What will pass in Ga. legislature?

Jason Esteves jolts Democratic race for governor with first major ad buy


Trump prosecutor running for appeals court judge







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