today in black history

July 29, 2026

American volleyball star Flo Hyman, a member of the 1984 silver medal winning U.S. Olympic team, is born in 1954 in Inglewood, California.

Today in Black America - July 29

POSTED: July 29, 2026, 7:00 am

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The Associated Press

Kentucky governor demands that McConnell prove he is fit to serve or resign

A new media ecosystem is taking root on the left, reshaping Democratic politics

Despite frustration over high prices, Federal Reserve is expected to keep rates unchanged


The New York Times

Trump Asks Supreme Court to Overturn $83.3 Million Award in Carroll Defamation Case

Bouie: Elon Musk Is a Menace to Society

Acting Spy Chief Spends Final Hours in Job Boasting of Mass Firings


The Washington Post

Editorial Board: When governing by spreadsheet, numbers become accusations

The EPA halted a study on gas stoves and asthma. But even partial results were striking.

West Point professors free to comment publicly as school declines to appeal ruling


USA Today


'We look sharp': Trump says White House ordered 250 Cadillac Escalades


In Trump era, Canadians must enter border library through back door

Reflecting Pool damage testimony bolsters David Hearn defense


NJ.com


Feared N.J. cancer cluster update: New study reveals dangerous toxins persist as locals demand answers

These 3 N.J. school districts just got money to study possible mergers


N.J. health system will be renamed after $100M donation from major political power broker


The Los Angeles Times


Lineage files permit to rebuild Boyle Heights warehouse. ‘A slap in the face,’ mayor says


Immigration agents used slurs when referring to Latinos in text messages, video obtained by ACLU


California lifeguards are rescuing thousands during high surf, heat waves this summer



The Chicago Sun-Times


Mayor Johnson explains why he hasn't decided whether to seek a second term

Mayor Johnson's acting CFO abruptly departs as budget season looms

As Illinois House Speaker Emanuel 'Chris' Welch navigates a new crisis, an older scandal remains unresolved


The Atlanta Journal Constitution


Stockbridge mayor defends himself against claims of improper P-card spending


Blair, Scott advance to runoff in 13th Congressional District special election

Georgia immigrant communities `on heightened alert’ as ICE arrests increase






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