today in black history

August 20, 2026

In 1619 twenty Africans arrive in Jamestown, Virginia aboard a Dutch ship,forced into involuntary servitude.

Today in Black America - August 20

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The Associated Press

US national debt surpasses a record $40 trillion

Iran dismisses US economic threats and other developments in the Middle East

Judge removed from Texas track meet killing case as Karmelo Anthony seeks new trial


USA Today


Pittsburgh attorney, dad charged in Penn State drug trafficking ring

What it looks like to live next to a sprawling data center

Most Americans say Trump is profiteering in White House, poll finds


The New York Times


U.S. Debt Hits $40 Trillion as America’s Borrowing Binge Continues


More of Trump’s Chosen Candidates Fall in G.O.P. Primaries


Ticks Are More Dangerous Than Ever. Why Can’t We Do Anything About It?



NJ.com


These 25 N.J. school districts spend the most per student. Is your town on the list?


GOP congressman bucks Trump — and topples own colleague: ‘It was an absolute loser’


N.J. cop used law enforcement databases to look up 3 people, prosecutor says


The Washington Post


Florida school board at the center of culture wars loses conservative majority

A new force is increasing inequality in America

What it means that Democrats are winning special elections in Trump country


The Los Angeles Times


L.A. City Council repeals homeless camping bans in Echo Park, Silver Lake, Hollywood

Bass, Raman spar over policing, homelessness in first mayoral debate since June primary


Raman campaign plans to hire controversial strategy group that advised Graham Platner



The Chicago Sun-Times


As Trump pushes sweeping changes to mail voting, here's where things stand in Illinois


No clear leader in race for Chicago school board president, poll finds


Chicago DJ and his husband released from ICE custody, continue legal fight for asylum


The Atlanta Journal Constitution


Charles Walker Sr., Georgia’s first Black Senate majority leader, dies at 78

Race to fill Congressman David Scott’s term concludes Tuesday


Georgia Democrats bring in out-of-state stars to push affordability message






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