today in black history

July 02, 2026

NAACP attorney and Associate Justice Thurgood Marshall, the first Black to serve on the Supreme Court, is born in 1908 in Baltimore.

Today in Black America - July 2

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The Associated Press

One state is set to charge employers of workers who receive Medicaid. Others could follow

Trump and Republicans return to communist attacks against Democrats ahead of the midterm elections

How to stay cool in a heat wave even without air conditioning


The Washington Post

Trump’s wealth grew on a scale without modern presidential precedent

The labor market grew less than expected in June

The Supreme Court’s major cases during the 2025-26 term


The New York Times

The Many Ways Trump Is Trying to Tip the Scales for the Midterms

G.O.P. Senate Candidates Quietly Move to Gain an Extra Cash Edge

Nicholas Kristof: U.S.A.I.D. Cuts Killed People. That’s the Truth.



USA Today

Sterilizing foreigners, dissolving the US. MAGA eyes next steps on birthright

Activists to rally for 14th Amendment's equal protections clause


60% say Trump isn't focused on top issues in latest poll


NJ.com


N.J. mosque application denied after nearly 5 years. Advocates call it ‘troubling pattern.’


Supreme Court will allow states to ban transgender athletes in female sports. What is N.J.’s policy?

Cancer-linked chemical in pizza, bagel dough may be banned in N.J. Shop owners weigh in.



The Los Angeles Times

More money and patience could help California’s vote count. A little duct tape, too

City approves mega development that will alter downtown L.A. skyline


Power is stripped from state schools superintendents in major education overhaul


The Chicago Sun-Times

City Hall ends 2025 with a negative $52 million balance

Mayor Johnson's renter protection proposal faces fierce resistance from building owners

Can Illinois’ newest state agency improve early childhood services? Officials hope so.


The Atlanta Journal Constitution


Atlanta officer must pay $21M in excessive force case, federal court rules


Georgia’s campaign finance watchdog is stepping down

Here are the new Georgia laws set to take effect July 1





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