today in black history

May 15, 2026

John Morront, the first African American missionary to work with American Indians, is ordained as a Methodist minister in London, England.

Today in Black America - May 15

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The Associated Press

FBI Director Kash Patel’s Hawaii trip included ‘VIP snorkel’ at a Pearl Harbor memorial, emails show


Palestinians in Gaza mark anniversary of 1948 mass expulsion and say today’s catastrophe is worse

Supreme Court voting rights ruling fuels a new push to defend Black representation


The Washington Post


MIT president blames federal policy shifts for big drop in research on campus

Effort to halt Iran war stalls in House despite rising GOP frustration

Supreme Court preserves access to mail distribution of widely used abortion pill


The New York Times


Trump-Ordered Voter Citizenship Lists Are Likely Unreliable, Justice Dept. Says


Top U.S. Commander Dismisses Reports of Civilian Deaths in Iran

Why U.S. Test Scores Are in a ‘Generation-Long Decline’


USA Today

Grocery prices are up. How to save

Comcast offering payouts in $117.5M settlement. Are you eligible?

Florida Lawmaker Roars Into Bullhorn to Protest Redistricting Vote


NJ.com


N.J. State Police detective convicted in 100 mph chase that left motorcyclist dead

Streamer known for racist content charged with attempted murder after courthouse shooting

N.J. cancer cluster fears intensify as nearly 200 neighbors report disease. 'It's astounding.'


The Los Angeles Times


Top candidates for California governor face off just weeks before June 2 election


200,000 Californians create as much power as a nuclear plant to help the grid. Now that’s up in the air


Ten times worse than benzene — California updates its science on two chemicals in everyday air


The Chicago Sun-Times


CPS chief subpoenaed to testify before U.S. House on how schools teach gender identity, sexual content


Gangster Disciples founder Larry Hoover's bid for freedom is now in Gov. JB Pritzker's hands

Mayor Johnson expands alternate response effort for mental health emergencies


The Atlanta Journal Constitution

Students examine why schools punish Black girls more


Brad Raffensperger can’t outrun 2020. Neither can Georgia politics.

Social Circle sues Trump administration to stop warehouse conversion









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