today in black history

March 05, 2026

Crispus Attucks is killed in the Boston Massacre in 1770, becoming the first casualty of the American Revolution.

Today in Black History - March 5

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The Associated Press

Cracks appear in Trump’s MAGA base as leading figures criticize the Iran war

Haitian man dies in US immigration custody with untreated toothache, brother says

Trump's Education Department is pulling back on civil rights. These states are stepping up


The New York Times

How War in the Persian Gulf Could Spill Into the U.S. Economy


Michael Steinberger:Mass Hysteria. Thousands of Jobs Lost. Just How Bad Is It Going to Get?

Trump’s Lopsided Vision for the White House



USA Today


White House ballroom vote delayed amid deluge of angry public comments

Republican accused of affair with staffer faces ethics probe

AG Pam Bondi subpoenaed on Epstein files by House Oversight Committee


The Washington Post

Trump’s Iran conflict cuts the world off from a crucial energy source

‘I did not vote for this’: Thousands of public comments slam Trump’s ballroom


House Oversight Committee votes to subpoena Bondi over Epstein files



NJ.com


Hundreds outside as fight ends in teen’s arrest at N.J. high school state playoff basketball game


N.J. judge under legal fire for wearing ‘Palestine’ hat, Middle Eastern scarf at conference

2 N.J. schools are closing, enraging parents. ‘There is no plan,’ board member says.



The Los Angeles Times


California soldier among those killed in Iran drone attack in war, Pentagon says


Legislators eye new prevention efforts in fire-scarred California: ‘A tipping point’

‘Fat-shaming’ quiz questions prompt investigation of San Francisco high school teacher



The Chicago Sun-Times


Rev. Jesse Jackson to be laid to rest at Oak Woods Cemetery, 'part of the city's unrivaled historic fabric'

Report: Peer support programs in prison could help fill health care gaps

Judge rules companies are entitled to refunds for Trump tariffs overturned by the Supreme Court



The Atlanta Journal Constitution


Kristi Noem confronted over ‘inhumane’ treatment of Georgia ICE detainee

Georgia House approves increased access to birth control, more paid leave


How war in the Middle East could be felt in your utility bills




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