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May 11, 2026

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 8

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The Associated Press

Judge rules Trump administration’s cancellation of humanities grants was unconstitutional

Federal court rules against new global tariffs Trump imposed after loss at the Supreme Court

US will start revoking passports for thousands of parents who owe child support, AP learns


USA Today

USPS could soon allow people to ship handguns, undoing 100-year-old rule


US Court delivers blow to Trump trade agenda, rules against 10% tariff


Democrats have a Fetterman problem. Or do they? | Opinion



The Washington Post

Tennessee lawmakers approve new House map to eliminate Democratic-held seat

Trump-appointed panel calls for overhauling how FEMA operates

DOJ sues Colorado over high-capacity magazine ban passed after Aurora shooting


The New York Times


See How the G.O.P. Cut Up a Southern State’s Only Majority Black District

China Sees a ‘Giant With a Limp’ as U.S. Drains Weapons on War in Iran

U.S. Schools Face a Crisis as the Number of Children Drops



NJ.com

‘No fear’: Journalist under fire publishes another stunning report on Trump official

Data breach disrupts exams at Rutgers University, officials say


N.J. district slashes 39 teachers, 332 jobs. 'Unchecked' charter school growth blamed.



The Los Angeles Times

‘Ghost stops’ with no body cam footage land LAPD gang unit members under investigation

Newsom pledges to move forward with Delta water tunnel in California


Why it took 65 years for L.A. to build its most important rail line


The Chicago Sun-Times


DACA recipients in Chicago face uncertainty as renewal delays have them worried about being deported

Attacks on Black political representation ramp up after Supreme Court ruling


‘Congratulations,’ judge says while dropping conspiracy charge against remaining Broadview 6 ICE protesters


The Atlanta Journal Constitution

DA Fani Willis’ revenge tour? Judicial races suggest an enemies list.

Congressman still plans to speak at Morehouse med school ceremony amid backlash

Michael Thurmond, Democrats’ ‘sleeper’ candidate, is right where he wants to be









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