today in black history

August 19, 2026

Public outrage over the death of 10 year-old Gavin Cato, hit by a Hasidic man, erupted in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, NY in 1991.

Today in Black America - August 19

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The Associated Press


Jason Arday’s death sparks UK debate over academic rigor and racism after media ‘frenzy’


Penn State frat pledges were made to cut and bag cocaine for college drug ring, authorities say

Senator presses Hegseth, Caine for commitment to keep US military out of the midterm elections


The Washington Post


Alleged leader of Penn State frat cocaine ring arraigned, denied bail


Trump-backed candidate loses Wyoming’s gubernatorial primary, adding to string of defeats


Editorial Board: Washington’s $40 trillion debt milestone


The New York Times


A Stunning Win for the Left in Florida: 6 Takeaways From Tuesday’s Primaries

3 Ex-Georgia Deputies Are Arrested Over Using Flock Cameras to Stalk People

The Left Notches Another Win With This Secret Weapon: Old-Fashioned Organizing


USA Today


'We did it.' Nixon pulls off stunning DSA win in Florida: takeaways


What to know about Florida Democratic Senate primary winner Angie Nixon

Video shows Trump tell CNN reporter repeatedly to 'be quiet'


NJ.com

N.J. health officials say they will not adjust child vaccine schedule following Trump executive order


12 Jersey Shore beaches under swimming advisories for high fecal bacteria levels

Social Security facing $500 a month cuts: What that would mean in each state


The Los Angeles Times

‘The young ones are the best ones’: Meta on trial for alleged effort to hook kids

LAPD killing of Trader Joe’s manager in hostage standoff leads to murder conviction


The fake L.A. mayor poll adds to challenges facing the public opinion industry


The Chicago Sun-Times


Rummana Hussain: El-Sayed, Mamdani’s messages resonate, sending conservatives — and some Dems — into a tailspin

Illinois' special prosecutors have strong political ties and little oversight


Ford City Mall developer modifies project plans ahead of first city hearing



The Atlanta Journal Constitution


ICE seeks to deport Iranian woman in Georgia to Central African Republic


Socialism? Communism? Here’s what those labels mean.


NEDRA RHONE: When families lose faith in local investigations, who steps in?


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