today in black history

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 1

POSTED: May 01, 2026, 6:30 am

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The Associated Press

Louisiana congressional primaries are suspended as a result of the Supreme Court’s ruling


Florida Republicans slice and dice congressional districts: How a new map could cost Democrats seats

Justice Department moves to roll back gun regulations as Senate confirms new ATF chief


The New York Times

FEMA Is Reversing Job Cuts Made Under Kristi Noem

Voting Rights Ruling Could Fuel Unending Gerrymander Wars

Here’s What States Might Do After the Court’s Decision


The Washington Post


Database in Medicare portal exposed health providers’ Social Security numbers

The Comey indictment could be upended by this 2015 Supreme Court precedent

Two high school basketball players released after being detained by ICE


NJ.com


All 21 N.J. counties are still under a drought warning. Here’s what that means for your water use.

N.J. gym teacher sued for throwing student to floor

N.J. police officer indicted for recording naked woman during arrest


USA Today


'CBS Evening News' hits ratings slump amid Tony Dokoupil takeover


House passes farm bill without controversial pesticides provision

Trump says Tennessee plans to redraw House maps after court ruling


The Los Angeles Times

L.A. council member pushes plan to let noncitizens vote in city elections

Legal battle to halt Nexstar-Tegna TV station merger expands with five new states


Blindfolded kids, semen cookies: LAUSD payouts in abuse by Miramonte teacher hit $200 million



The Chicago Sun-Times


Noble charter network, suburban school districts face federal probe over LGBTQ-related lessons

Pritzker commission investigating Operation Midway Blitz 'lays the foundation for real accountability'

Chicago Abortion Fund sees its busiest first quarter in 40+ year history


The Atlanta Journal Constitution


Leaders, public bid farewell to late U.S. Rep. David Scott in services today, Saturday

‘An essential role’: Fulton jurors honored by chief judges


Georgia 2026: What the polls say about the U.S. Senate race



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