today in black history

May 11, 2026

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

Today in Black America - May 4

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The Washington Post

Iran threatens retaliation after Trump says U.S. will guide ships in Strait of Hormuz


Internal ICE records reveal widespread use of force in detention centers

President’s disapproval rating reaches new high, Post-ABC-Ipsos poll finds



The Associated Press


Fewer AAPI adults report hate incidents but racism concerns linger, new poll shows


Alabama and Tennessee move to draw new congressional districts in wake of Supreme Court ruling

How a weaker dollar is quietly making life more expensive



The New York Times


Trump Backed Forced Treatment for Homeless People. Utah Shows the Challenges.

Did School Cellphone Bans Work? New Study Finds Mixed Results.

A Strong El Niño May Be Coming. Global Warming Is Changing Its Effects.


USA Today


GOP Senate majority slipping as Trump drops in popularity: experts

She’s a physician with access to great care. No one recognized her perimenopause.

2 US service members missing after annual 'African Lion' military exercise


NJ.com


United Airlines flight hits truck, light pole on NJ Turnpike while landing at Newark airport

Stores can use surveillance pricing to charge you more. Will N.J. be able to ban it?

N.J. university rolls out staff buyouts amid lower enrollment, proposed aid cut


The Los Angeles Times


Voter guide to the 2026 California primary election

SAG-AFTRA reaches a tentative deal with the studios


California public schools, led by Los Angeles County, continue to report enrollment drops


The Chicago Sun-Times


Medigap premiums leap, leaving consumers with few alternatives

Reclaiming Chicago initiative adds 10 homes in Roseland

Gov. Pritzker’s affordable housing plan tests his relationship with local leaders


The Atlanta Journal Constitution


‘Very emotional’: SCAD students lose mementos, portfolios in Atlanta dorm fire

AJC poll: Bottoms leads as Democratic rivals for governor hope for runoff

No new Georgia political maps for 2026. But the fight for 2028 is coming.









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