#OTD in 1868: 14th Amendment Is Ratified

#OTD in 1868: 14th Amendment Is Ratified

On July 9, 1868, the 14th Amendment was ratified, establishing birthright citizenship, due process and equal protection under the law. The landmark Reconstruction-era amendment remains one of the Constitution's most significant guarantees of civil rights and legal equality. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter [https://aurn.com/newsletter] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

American Household Debt Reaches Another Record High

American household debt climbed to a record $18.8 trillion during the first quarter of 2026, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Rising mortgage delinquencies, worsening student loan repayment trends and more foreclosures underscore the growing financial pressure facing many households. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter [https://aurn.com/newsletter] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Treasury Halts Tubman $20 Plan While Preparing for Trump's Proposed $250 Bill

The Treasury Department has put plans for the Harriet Tubman $20 bill on hold after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the redesign is not moving forward at this time. Meanwhile, the administration is preparing for a proposed $250 bill featuring President Donald Trump if Congress authorizes the new denomination. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter [https://aurn.com/newsletter] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Trump DOJ Warns States Over Noncitizen Voter Rolls

The Trump Justice Department has sent letters to election officials in all 50 states and Washington, D.C., warning they could face criminal prosecution if noncitizens appear on voter rolls or vote in federal elections. The move has sparked criticism from officials across the political spectrum, while research continues to show noncitizen voting is exceedingly rare. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dallas Takes on Wall Street With New Stock Exchange

The Texas Stock Exchange has officially begun test trading, marking the launch of a new financial marketplace based in Dallas. The exchange plans to compete with the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq as additional stocks are added throughout the month. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.