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Ira Aldridge, the great 19th century Black actor, famous throughout the world, was born in 1807 in New York City.

Today in Black America - April 23

POSTED: April 23, 2026, 7:00 am

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The Washington Post

War-related gas price surges hit some states harder than others. Here’s why.

Democratic Rep. David Scott of Georgia dies at 80

Guerrilla art is flourishing in Trump’s Washington


The Associated Press

New York Times says FBI investigated reporter after article about director Kash Patel’s girlfriend

Canada’s prime minister says the US does not get to dictate terms for a trade agreement


Democrats win in Virginia but it won’t be the final say in a national redistricting competition


The New York Times


Pace of N.I.H. Funding Slows Further in Trump’s Second Year

With G.O.P. in Dismay, Redistricting Fight Turns to Florida and the Courtroom

Restrictions on Transgender Students Violated Law, New York Finds


NJ.com


N.J. reports first measles case of 2026. Resident may have exposed others at 2 locations.

N.J. councilwoman refuses to apologize after saying ‘Mexicans know what to do with grass.’

This pharma giant just announced hundreds more layoffs in N.J.


USA Today


Opinion: Trump's presidency is crumbling. The GOP will as well. | Opinion

Young voters squeezed by economy, distrust political systems in new poll

Judge tosses Patel lawsuit over ‘nightclub’ jab


The Los Angeles Times

Top candidates for California governor spar over wealth, experience and race in fiery debate


Santa Monica nonprofit official, wife found dead; police investigate possible murder-suicide


44% of Americans breathe dangerously polluted air. In California, it’s 82%


The Chicago Sun-Times


Lunchroom workers plan to block traffic as contract talks with CPS stall

Opinion: MAGA cracks as former Trump faithful start raising questions


Trevon “Tre” Bosley: Community violence intervention works, but conservatives on the attack won’t say so


The Atlanta Journal Constitution


Georgia U.S. Rep. David Scott has died

Former Rep. Tom Price: Congressman David Scott’s warmth and faith disarmed all

David Scott’s death triggers new race for his deep-blue House seat




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