today in black history

May 22, 2026

The U.S. Department of War established the Bureau of the Colored Troops in 1863, an effort to help the Union Army in the Civil War.

Today in Black America - May 22

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USA Today

Trump's blamed an audit for not releasing his tax returns. Now it's over

Fuming at Trump over 'slush fund,' Senate GOP skips town without passing ICE bill

Mamdani balanced NYC's budget and Republicans are hysterical | Opinion


The Associated Press

Pushed to the limit, Republicans show rare defiance to Trump’s demands

Trump immunity from IRS audit shocks experts, who warn it could undermine trust in tax system

Advocacy group sues Trump administration over access to abortion for veterans


The Washington Post

Poll shows economic confidence plunging, a potential midterm problem for Trump

Trump offered White South Africans a new life. Thousands took him up on it.


AI leaders see mass job loss coming. They want the government’s help solving it.


The New York Times

Audit Immunity for Trump Family Puts I.R.S. in a Bind

Inside the Senate G.O.P. Meltdown Over Trump’s Fund

Opinion: Trump’s Slush Fund Is an Insult to the Founders. Congress Has to Shut It Down.



NJ.com


N.J. officer violated rules in shooting at homeowner during welfare check. Town named him chief.

Newark Airport’s oldest terminal getting a $200M upgrade. Here’s what to expect.


N.J. just released ratings for 2,300+ public schools. See how your district scored.



The Los Angeles Times

Cuba tells its citizens to prepare for war as U.S. targets Castro


The three men killed in San Diego shooting saved many others, ‘did not die in vain’

More than 1,000 L.A. school employees expected to lose jobs, with bigger cuts ahead



The Chicago Sun-Times

Here’s who’s running for Chicago’s first-ever elected school board president

'Broadview Six' charges dropped as Chicago's top federal prosecutor admits case was tainted by misconduct

Tracking every known federal prosecution in Chicago tied to Trump’s deportation blitz



The Atlanta Journal Constitution

‘It’s hard to sleep’: Family wants answers in teen’s Piedmont Park slaying


Warnock: GOP-led redistricting targeting Black seats a ‘betrayal’

Bottoms and Ossoff plan campaign as ‘partners’ at top of Democratic ticket








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