today in black history

August 24, 2026

British abolitionist William Wilberforce, for whom Wilberforce University in Ohio is named, was born in Hull, England in 1759.

Today in Black America - August 24

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The New York Times

Trump’s Economic Approach Draws Concern From Some Republicans

Angry Ohio Voters Could Turn Their State Purple Again

Can Democrats Win Back the Senate? Why Their Chances Are Improving.


The Associated Press


Sean Grayson, former Illinois deputy convicted of killing Sonya Massey, dies in prison, lawyer says

He was waiting for his son to return from the USS Lincoln. Then Border Patrol arrested him

Federal judge vacates Trump policy that suspended processing of immigration visas from 75 countries


The Washington Post


Secret White House bunker undercuts Trump’s ballroom lawsuit, ex-officials say

Texas conservatives are ‘breaking rank’ and pledging to vote Democrat

Leaked memo shows how U.S. aims to weaken global limits on plastic pollution


NJ.com


Major N.J. school district launches first-ever free breakfast and lunch program for all students

107 N.J. workers facing layoffs as 2 companies announce job cuts

N.J. experiences another small earthquake. This county shook again.


USA Today


Thousands remain without power nearly 2 weeks after Indiana storm

Father of USS Abraham Lincoln sailor taken into immigration detention

Trump underwater in 47 states and DC, new projection finds


The Los Angeles Times

Will Trump interfere in the midterms? Democrats and their allies are preparing


California teen killed in shooting at high school football game; suspect in custody


Thousands evacuated, 6 hurt as Hawk fire grows to over 15,000 acres on California-Nevada border



The Chicago Sun-Times


4 things to watch as new CPS school year starts, from classroom cuts to enrollment counts

Rummana Hussain: El-Sayed, Mamdani’s messages resonate, sending conservatives — and some Dems — into a tailspin

Gary storm victims fill generators at a gas station, watch DVDs in their car, eat hot lunch at a school


The Atlanta Journal Constitution

Black Democrat who outran Georgia GOP for decades is again a top target

Georgia greenlights 3-year college bachelor’s degree


Morehouse med school, Atrium Health get approval for south Atlanta hospital



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