today in black history

March 09, 2026

Henry L. Marsh, III is elected the first Black mayor of Richmond, Virginia, "the cradle of the Confederacy," on this date in 1977.

Today in Black America - March 9

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The Associated Press


Oil prices soar after Iran names Mojtaba Khamenei the new supreme leader

South Florida university probes racist group chat tied to a local GOP official

Fox News apologizes for showing old video of a hatless Donald Trump at a dignified transfer ceremony


The New York Times


U.S. Gasoline Prices, Rising Again, Are Now Up 17% Since Conflict Started

Trump Wants to ‘Take Over’ Elections. These States Are Prime Targets.


U.S. Authorities Are Investigating Device Thrown Near Gracie Mansion


The Washington Post


ICE picks untested firms to oversee new warehouse detention centers

He reported racism at VMI. Now he’s lobbying to cut its Confederate ties.

War with Iran spreading economic damage far beyond oil and gas markets



NJ.com


Give us back our $400M, N.J. Republicans ask towns sitting on mountains of unspent state grants

Supreme Court says mayors can’t ban Facebook frenemies. N.J. lawsuit will put it to the test.

Inmate murdered by his cellmate. Guards did nothing to help for 2 days, lawyer says.


USA Today


Trump may need billions for the Iran war. Congress stands in the way.

Seventh American service member dies in Iran war, Pentagon says


It's up to Congress to disrupt Pam Bondi's Epstein cover-up | Opinion


The Los Angeles Times

What is Trump’s true objective in the Iran war? U.S. targets provide a clue


A virus without a vaccine or treatment is hitting California. What you need to know


33 people have died in ICE custody. Lawmaker wants California’s detention center to be accountable



The Chicago Sun-Times

Mourners honor Rev. Jesse Jackson at final funeral service: 'I love you, neighbor'


Thousands gather to celebrate the life of Rev. Jesse Jackson at Chicago funeral

Obama Presidential Center's opening date set for Juneteenth on South Side


The Atlanta Journal Constitution


How should cities use AI? This Atlanta suburb may hold the answer.

Haunted by Greene’s rise, Georgia Republicans intervene early in House races

County commission, school board races on tap this year in metro Atlanta











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