today in black history

June 26, 2026

General Lloyd Newton, the first Black member of the Thunderbirds, the elite Air Force precision flying team, was born in 1942 in Ridgeland, SC.

Today in Black America - June 26

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USA Today

Giant Colorado River reservoir at risk of environmental catastrophe

Inside the Supreme Court fight over Trump’s Haiti rhetoric

Trump said pool work would cost $2M. Price was already quadruple that


The Washigton Post

New York City passes rent freeze, in line with Mamdani campaign promise

Federal court blocks a portion of Trump loan restrictions for grad students

Supreme Court hands Trump major victories on his immigration agenda


The New York Times

Justices Clash on Whether Race Played a Role in Trump’s Bid to Deport Haitians

Mamdani’s Rent Freeze Is Approved by New York City Board

MAGA Groups Help Trump Push Cultural Change in Schools


The Associated Press


Supreme Court’s ruling to end protections for Haitian, Syrian immigrants could have broader impact

Senate Republicans reject war powers resolution after Trump berates them at Capitol meeting

Supreme Court strikes down Hawaii law requiring permission to carry guns in stores and hotels


NJ.com


Why 450,000 N.J. public workers could finally get relief from crushing health insurance premiums

N.J. heavy metal festival canceled amid neo-Nazi backlash

194 students in this N.J. school district just earned college degrees — before they even graduated from high school


The Los Angeles Times


Controversial billionaire tax proposal will appear on November ballot

In California governor’s race, voters face stark choice on immigrant healthcare

In a no man’s land for law enforcement, hundreds of disabled veterans are moving in


The Chicago Sun-Times


Pregnant Chicago police officer posted revenge porn after catching kid's father cheating, records show

CPS says it won’t cut instructional time or Safe Passage program in upcoming budget

Mayor's financial task force proposes Downtown congestion fee, service tax, restructuring electricity taxes


The Atlanta Journal Constitution

The Georgia Legislature’s special session tally: 5 days, $300,000

Federal government could sell ‘money pits’ in Atlanta, Savannah and Athens


Republican ad tries to blame Democrats for killing property tax relief




 

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