today in black history

July 27, 2026

Audley "Queen Mother" Moore, one of the first activists to demand reparations for slavery, was born in 1898 in New Iberia, Louisiana.

Today in Black America - July 27

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The Associated Press

US appeals court upholds injunction that blocks Trump’s order to create federal voter list

Police arrest 1 person and search for another after Seattle festival shooting that killed 3

Cori Bush and Wesley Bell’s rematch sets up key test for Democrats in Missouri


The Washington Post

Source of false Buttigieg allegation appeared ‘mentally unstable,’ records show

67 boat strikes. 221 dead. The cocaine hasn’t slowed, officials report.

Republicans see ‘scary’ lack of enthusiasm among core voters ahead of midterms


USA Today


Legal fight over churches endorsing candidates renewed as midterms near


Citizenship revoked? Trump administration ramps up controversial plan.

'Almost an insult': Republican senator slams CDC over autism, vaccines website


NJ.com

N.J. official paid himself an extra $244K, town says. How it fought to get the money back.


When you call 911, how long until help comes? See county-by-county response times.

Equifax lawsuit victims could get up to $600



The New York Times


Jeffries Kicks Off Midterm Sprint With Economic Pitch

3 Killed in Shooting at Food Festival in Seattle


Democratic Socialist Rises in Crowded, Chaotic Field for Wisconsin Governor


The Los Angeles Times


3 killed, 4 wounded including toddler in shooting at busy food festival in Seattle

Trump returns to correspondents’ dinner for a rambling, insult-filled speech

The completely unofficial L.A. City Council power rankings


The Chicago Sun-Times


Illinois sees 16% drop in SNAP enrollment one year after food program overhaul

Chicago renters’ rights are at stake in dueling City Hall proposals

Illinois added to CDC's investigation into diarrhea-causing cyclosporiasis outbreak


The Atlanta Journal Constitution

New Georgia poll shows Ossoff leading, governor’s race deadlocked

5 candidates, few voters in special election to fill David Scott’s seat

Outrage over Trump’s Cobb County visit fuels tense school board meeting





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