today in black history

July 13, 2026

New York City "Draft Riots" took place in 1863, when Irish mobs angry over being drafted killed hundreds of Blacks in a 4 day rampage.

Today in Black America - July 13

POSTED: July 13, 2026, 8:00 am

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The Associated Press


US and Iran vie for control of Strait of Hormuz in latest attacks

Massive AI buildout poses latest inflation threat as consumers pay more for laptops and electricity

Michigan Sen. Gary Peters backs Democratic Rep. Haley Stevens in contentious race to succeed him


The Washington Post


Republicans are shorthanded in the Senate after Graham’s death


U.S.-Iran airstrikes intensify as Tehran says deal is in ‘crisis phase’

How ‘colorblind Constitution’ went from conservative notion to legal pillar


The New York Times

New York Times Opinion Contributors: Who Will Win the Midterms? 6 Pollsters and Pundits Have Thoughts.

The Editorial Board: The World Must Wake Up to the Horror in Sudan

Lindsey Graham Had a Complicated Relationship With Black Voters


NJ.com

N.J. region faces ‘unprecedented’ blood shortage after extreme weather

Test scores for N.J. graduation exam delayed. Struggling students may be hurt the most.

Land in N.J. town is ‘data center approved.’ But residents worry it’s not hypothetical. ‘We don’t want it.’


The Los Angeles Times


A vacant lot near City Hall will become an art park. Why are some people objecting?

Hiltzik: While Trump declares that U.S. is enjoying ‘best economy ever,’ manufacturing jobs have been disappearing

LAPD suspends use of Flock surveillance cameras over privacy issues



The Chicago Sun-Times

Illinois Dems trash former state public health chief who's now seeking Senate bid: 'Maine deserves better'

Alden Loury | WBEZ: Spencer Leak Jr.'s death hits home for me — as it should

South Loop restaurant Reserv facing eviction as former workers allege wage theft


The Atlanta Journal Constitution


Number of immigrant kids in Georgia foster care growing amid ICE crackdown

Keisha Lance Bottoms is chasing history without campaigning on it

Georgia judges OK millions in wrongful conviction claims under new law





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