today in black history

August 14, 2026

Biologist and Howard University professor, Dr. Ernest Everett Just, a founder of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, was born in 1883.

Today in Black America - August 14

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The Associated Press

World War II Memorial in Washington vandalized with bubbles and graffiti

FACT FOCUS: Conspiracy theories falsely blame Colombia earthquake on Alaska research program

Forget left vs. center. Democratic voters are making clear they just want change


The New York Times

Federal Job Cuts Are Making Wildfires Harder to Fight


Concerns Grow Over Conditions on Navy Carrier Deployed for Months


Which U.S. Cities Are People Moving To?


The Washington Post 

Top Trump official asked for more resources to fight a small fire near his Idaho ranch

Democrats seek answers after reports of poor conditions on USS Abraham Lincoln

Covert CIA program said to be behind mysterious attacks on Galápagos boats


USA Today

Three inmates are executed on same day in US for first time since 2010

DOJ allows a ruling to deregulate silencers. How does this affect CA?

'That's a promise': Judge warns DOJ of penalties on Epstein files



The Los Angeles Times


More and more wealthy Californians are seeking ‘golden visa’ residency outside the U.S.

Becerra holds strong lead over Hilton in race for California governor, new poll shows

California regulators approve $34.5-billion Charter-Cox merger



NJ.com


This N.J. university is hiking tuition — and warning that harder cuts may be coming


These 3 N.J. school districts just got state money to study a possible merger


Sick detainees are being released from Delaney Hall. Family, legislators need to keep up the pressure. | Calavia-Robertson


The Chicago Sun-Times


After six months in ICE detention, a Chicago tamale vendor rebuilds her life

Chicago’s Austin neighborhood was christened ‘Soul City.’ It’s still waiting for its landmark.

44 candidates likely to appear on Chicago School Board ballot



The Atlanta Journal Constitution

Amid growing scrutiny, Atlanta police look to root out Flock misuse

Communism, Shariah and executions: Georgia GOP push politics of the past.


Atlanta’s Equifax to pay $100M after miscalculating credit scores




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