today in black history

May 20, 2026

A white mob attacked a bus of Freedom Riders in Montgomery, Alabama in 1961; an event that sparked the movement that year.

Today in Black America - May 20

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The Associated Press

The GOP’s YOLO caucus is small but growing. That may spell trouble for Trump’s congressional agenda


Blanche doesn’t rule out considering payments for violent Jan. 6 rioters as he defends $1.8B fund


US government agrees to drop tax claims against Trump in broadening of IRS lawsuit settlement


USA Today


Donald Trump's purge claims GOP maverick Thomas Massie: takeaways


Trump's rating sinks but his grip on GOP holds. Why? Ask Tom Massie.

Senate Republicans seethe over Trump's snub of John Cornyn in Texas


The Washington Post


A testy exchange over Iran reveals rift as admiral accuses lawmaker of ‘inappropriate’ criticism

With 4 GOP votes, Senate advances resolution to block further strikes on Iran

San Diego shooting victims remembered for selfless dedication to their Muslim community


The New York Times


D.O.J. Hands Trump, His Family and Businesses Immunity From Tax Investigations

Prison to Payouts: Jan. 6 Rioters Are Elated at Trump Compensation Fund


With Trump’s Settlement, a Possible $100 Million I.R.S. Penalty Melts Away


NJ.com


Ex-player got me fired after snooping through my Instagram, N.J. coach claims in new suit


What the head of N.J.’s Motor Vehicle Commission just said about doing away with service appointments

As Sherrill aims to fix ‘orgy of pork’ Murphy left behind, good causes are on chopping block


The Los Angeles Times


Screens would be banned until 2nd grade under draft LAUSD plan


L.A.’s democratic socialists look to boost their clout in City Hall

San Diego Islamic Center suspects were self-radicalized, left manifesto behind, officials say


The Chicago Sun-Times

Judge orders release of CPS student's mother from ICE detention

More Latinos are homeless in Illinois, spurred by Texas busing migrants to Chicago, report finds

Mayor Johnson wants an independent watchdog, his inspector general pick says



The Atlanta Journal Constitution

Keisha Lance Bottoms stuns rivals with Democratic primary win for governor


Jasmine Clark wins Democratic primary race to succeed late Rep. David Scott

Close results in many metro Atlanta school board contests





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