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Ira Aldridge, the great 19th century Black actor, famous throughout the world, was born in 1807 in New York City.

Today in Black America - May 5

POSTED: May 05, 2026, 7:00 am

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USA Today

Ramaswamy’s personality, Trump’s revenge will shape OH, IN races

Americans need to act by July 10 to claim potential IRS COVID refund

Trump's national prayer event is largely focused on one religion


The Associated Press


Tennessee Republicans will consider redrawing US House district covering majority-Black Memphis

Michigan special election to decide state Senate control and give clues about fall midterms


Supreme Court restores access to abortion pill mifepristone through telehealth, mail and pharmacies


The Washington Post


Some House Democrats press Trump to break silence on Israel’s nuclear arsenal

U.S. and Iran exchange taunts as attacks imperil fragile ceasefire

He spent 60 years building Black political power. He sees a wipeout coming.


The New York Times


Administration Demands Names of 2020 Election Workers in Georgia

7 Elections Today Will Test Trump’s Power

As Enrollment Shrinks, a Clash Between the Have- and Have-Not Schools


NJ.com


N.J. schools overwhelmed as wave of swatting threats create chaos, fear. ‘It’s becoming untenable.’

3 N.J. counties seeing homes fly off the market

Huge AI data center could be coming to old N.J. airport — but some neighbors are pushing back


The Los Angeles Times


Kamala Harris endorses L.A. Mayor Karen Bass for reelection

What do Jeanie Buss, Colin Jost and Dave Winfield have in common? A stake in L.A. mayor’s race

Regulators may seek to suspend State Farm’s license, citing widespread mishandling of L.A. wildfire claims



The Chicago Sun-Times


Property tax relief 'negligible' for homeowners in Bears stadium bill that passed Illinois House

Illinois touts high vaccination rates among school kids despite federal efforts to limit them

1 in 6 Chicago bridges are in ‘poor’ condition. How worried should you be?


The Atlanta Journal Constitution


Georgia 2026: What the polls say about the race for governor


GOP urges Kemp to call a special session to redraw maps after court ruling

Fulton seeks to block federal subpoena targeting 2020 election workers





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