today in black history

March 12, 2026

Civil rights leader, Ambassador, Mayor and former Congressman, Rev. Andrew Young was born in 1932 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Today in Black America - March 12

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The Associated Press

A 12-year-old Georgia girl dies days after collapsing following a fight near a school bus stop

Iran’s unrelenting attacks on Mideast shipping and energy infrastructure send oil prices soaring

New drone maker partly owned by Trump sons hopes to win Pentagon contracts


The New York Times


A Third of Americans Have Cut Spending or Borrowed Money for Health Care

Historic Slavery Photos Get ‘Final Resting Place’ After Long Fight With Harvard

U.S. Is at Fault in Strike on School in Iran, Preliminary Inquiry Says


The Washington Post


DHS pick Markwayne Mullin once hired felon who illegally stored guns at work


Police say Jan. 6 plaque is unlawfully hidden from public at U.S. Capitol


Senators seek review of Justice Department’s handling of Epstein files


NJ.com


The 30 N.J. towns with the highest school tax bills

Man who killed wife, in laws, threatened to ‘murder her and her family,’ a month ago, N.J. police say

Massive stolen car ring that spread across New Jersey and New York has been taken down, officials say



USA Today


First 6 days of Iran war cost US taxpayers at least $11.3 billion


US needs a crisis-tested surgeon general, not an influencer | Opinion


A Target boycott ends with no concessions to DEI rollbacks. Here's why



The Los Angeles Times

California could be attacked by drones because of Iran war, memo warns. Officials downplay threat

Most L.A. voters undecided about mayor’s race, with support for Bass at 20%, poll finds


Survey reveals almost 50% of California teachers may quit teaching soon


The Chicago Sun-Times


Embattled former Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard running for post in Georgia

CPS should work to prevent future attendance drops due to immigration enforcement, community groups say


City could be on hook for $27M settlement from deadly police chase



The Atlanta Journal Constitution


Even in MTG’s backyard, a Democrat gains traction

Second state lawmaker pleads guilty to pandemic unemployment fraud


Move over or speed up? Georgia lawmakers can’t get rid of slow drivers




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