today in black history

March 04, 2026

J. Ernest Wilkins is named Undersecretary of Labor by President Dwight D. Eisenhower on this date in 1954.

Today in Black America - March 4

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The Associated Press

Takeaways from the first elections of the 2026 midterm campaigns

Talarico wins Texas Senate Democratic nomination while Cornyn and Paxton head to Republican runoff

Lock step no more: Iran war shows cracks in Trump’s conservative media support


The New York Times


Trump Tries to Quiet Claims Among Supporters That Israel Dragged Him Into War

Talarico Triumphs as G.O.P. Heads to Runoff: 6 Takeaways from Texas

How the Iran War Is Choking Off the World’s Oil and Gas



The Washington Post


Troops had little protection from strike that killed six, imagery shows


‘MAGA is Trump’: President fires back at right-wing mutiny over Iran

Confusion at Dallas polls causes Democratic voters to be turned away


USA Today


5 takeaways from the first 2026 primaries in Texas and North Carolina

US, Ecuadorian forces launch operations against 'narco-terrorism' in Ecuador

New York City congestion pricing upheld against Trump DOT


The Los Angeles Times

Who is running for California governor in 2026? Meet the candidates

Calabasas private school teacher secretly took pictures of female students, prosecutors say

Troubled city-county agency owes millions to homeless service providers


NJ.com

E-ZPass transponders may be going away, saving millions. Here’s what would replace them.


Canadians abandoning Jersey Shore until Trump is gone. Summer tourism stats plummet.

This N.J. mall is so neglected a car got swallowed by a huge pothole, lawsuit says



The Chicago Sun-Times


DHS head Noem claims she doesn't know about Marimar Martinez, Chicago woman shot 5 times by federal agent


Former Presidents Clinton, Obama and Biden to attend Chicago service honoring Rev. Jesse Jackson

Rev. Jackson's work to bring together working-class people of all backgrounds must continue



The Atlanta Journal Constitution

Immigrant detention in ICE Atlanta field office basement continues at higher rate


Georgia Republicans say Trump’s Iran strikes are still ‘America First’

Atlanta gas prices rise amid U.S.-Iran conflict. They’ll likely rise more.







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