today in black history

August 21, 2026

Nat Turner leads 70 slaves in a rebellion in Southampton, Virginia that resulted in his execution and that of 20 slaves.

Today in Black America - August 21

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The Washington Post

Trump increasingly lashing out at allies as victory in Iran war proves elusive

Some school supplies got costlier after tariffs. Parents are feeling the pinch.

Aisha Wahab wins race to fill Swalwell’s House seat, overcoming AIPAC spending


The Associated Press


World shares mixed as US Treasury’s debt buyback plan appears to have only limited capacity to calm markets


‘Survival mode’: Indiana residents endure a ninth day without power


Karmelo Anthony’s lawyer asks for new trial in Texas track meet killing as new details are revealed



The New York Times


The Message Behind Trump’s Threats of ‘Economic Warfare’ Against Iran

Rare Tornadoes Appear in New York City as Storm Drenches Mid-Atlantic

Senator Visits Delaney Hall Detention Center After 3 Migrant Deaths


USA Today


Navy may name new aircraft carrier after Trump and not WWII hero

How the $40 trillion US debt is affecting everyday living costs


Massachusetts city can't display Catholic statues, high court rules


NJ.com


Officials just deadlocked on a 34% insurance hike for N.J. teachers — but the fight isn’t over


Some N.J. towns are living large. See full list of places with home values over $1 million.


Trump-backed Freedom Fuel stations are racking up fines in N.J.



The Los Angeles Times

San Francisco Bay Area dethroned as largest tech talent market


Dead of a mosquito bite: L.A. records West Nile fatality as California cases hit 5-year high

Former acting U.S. attorney found dead inside federal building in San Diego



The Chicago Sun-Times


After spike in HIV cases in Chicago, new data shows a decrease in new infections

'Just turn the lights on': Gary residents endure historic power outage nearing 2-week mark


Cook County records 13th heat death of 2026, more than doubling previous decade high


The Atlanta Journal Constitution


Coalition pushes for ICE entrance policy passage in metro Atlanta schools

What end of EEOC sex, race data collection could mean for Ga. workers, employers

Why Bottoms and Jackson are trying to ‘out-ethics’ each other





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