today in black history

May 13, 2026

Heavyweight boxing champion and American hero, Joe Louis Barrow, the "Brown Bomber," was born in 1914 in Lafayette, Alabama.

Today in Black America - May 13

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The Associated Press

Trump’s redistricting push fizzles in South Carolina Senate but wins in Missouri’s top court

Man with assault rifle wildly shoots at drivers near Boston, wounding 2 before being shot

Trump: ‘I don’t think about Americans’ financial’ woes during Iran talks


USA Today

Obama joins Texas Senate fight, supports Democrat Talarico

Companies indicted in deadly 2024 Baltimore bridge collapse

Debate jabs hitting California governor candidates, explained


The Washington Post


White House aims to link U.S. history and Christianity in 9-hour prayer festival

Why the U.S. job market is so hard, especially for recent college graduates

7 in 10 Americans oppose data centers being built in their communities


NJ.com


Ras Baraka wins fourth term as mayor of N.J.’s largest city

‘Sundown town’ targeted Black drivers after dark, state says. Timing could end N.J. lawsuit.

Replacing aging Jersey Shore bridges deemed ‘essential investments’ — at a $400M cost



The New York Times


Affordable N.Y.C. Homes Stay Empty for Months. That May Soon Change.

Should You Worry About Hantavirus?


Why Two Big Companies Just Cut Paid Family Leave


The Los Angeles Times

Out of hundreds of suspects, 42 arrested in Inland Empire child sex exploitation bust


Deal reached with hackers to delete data stolen from the Canvas educational platform

LAPD’s ‘best’ anti-gang unit shut down, officers investigated for turning off body cams



The Chicago Sun-Times


Many Illinois public colleges fail to follow law to protect immigrant students from federal agents on campus

CPS plans to cut teacher positions, raise class sizes in bid to shrink $732 million deficit


State lawmakers want to rein in artificial intelligence. Here's how.


The Atlanta Journal Constitution


AJC poll: Democrats, Republicans have no idea who should be lieutenant governor

Gov. Kemp trims $300 million from Georgia’s budget

Gov. Kemp signs law making many metro Atlanta races nonpartisan




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