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Rev. Jesse Jackson Dies at 84
Rev. Jesse Jackson, civil rights leader and former presidential candidate, has died at age 84.
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Google Calendar Omits Black History Month in 2026
Google Calendar continues to omit Black History Month from its default listings as the observance unfolds in 2026.
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#OTD: Huey P. Newton’s Birth and Black Panther ...
A look back at the birth of Huey P. Newton and the lasting impact of the Black Panther Party on Black liberation and community empowerment.
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CBO Projects Federal Deficit to Hit $3.1 Trilli...
The Congressional Budget Office projects the federal deficit will reach $3.1 trillion by 2036.
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Frederick Douglass’ Chosen Birthday and His Las...
Frederick Douglass chose Feb. 14 as his birthday, a date that became the foundation for Douglass Day and lasting celebrations of his legacy.
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Jobs Report Shows Black Unemployment Still Elev...
January’s jobs report shows Black unemployment remains elevated despite overall job gains.
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Gallup Ends Presidential Approval Tracking Afte...
Gallup says it will stop tracking presidential approval ratings after more than 80 years.
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House Passes SAVE Act Requiring Proof of Citize...
The House passes the SAVE Act, requiring documentary proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote in federal elections.
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#OTD: 100 Years Since the Launch of Negro Histo...
One hundred years after its founding, Negro History Week’s legacy lives on through Black History Month and the enduring mission of Dr. Carter G. Woodson.
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Jayapal Stands With Survivors Ahead of Bondi He...
Rep. Pramila Jayapal joins Epstein survivors ahead of Attorney General Pam Bondi’s testimony before the House Judiciary Committee.
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Millions Struggle as Utility Bills Continue to ...
A new report finds nearly 80 million people in the U.S. are struggling to keep up with rising utility costs.
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Democrats Demand Answers on Trump DEI Rollbacks
More than 30 Democratic lawmakers are pressing President Trump for answers over alleged rollbacks of federal DEI and accessibility programs.
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#OTD: Ruth Carol Taylor Breaks Aviation’s Color...
On Feb. 11, 1958, Ruth Carol Taylor broke the color barrier in commercial aviation as the nation’s first African-American flight attendant.
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Poll Shows Americans Growing Less Optimistic
A new Gallup poll shows American optimism has fallen to a record low, with sharp drops among key demographic and political groups.
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Tax Breaks for the Wealthy, Higher Deficits Ahead
A new analysis warns that Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” could deepen deficits and reduce health care coverage for millions.
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SSA Admits It Gave Courts False Information
Court filings show the Social Security Administration admitted it gave judges false information about DOGE’s access to sensitive data.
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Wendy Williams’ Father Dies at 94
Wendy Williams’ father, Thomas D. Williams, has died at 94 as the former talk show host continues her legal battle over guardianship.
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CBS Report Challenges ICE Focus on Violent Offe...
A new CBS report finds most immigrants arrested by ICE do not have violent criminal records, raising questions about enforcement priorities.
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Wesley Hunt Gains Ground in Texas U.S. Senate G...
New polling shows Rep. Wesley Hunt gaining momentum in the Texas U.S. Senate GOP primary as Attorney General Ken Paxton’s lead tightens.
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Border Showdown: DHS Funding on the Brink
A funding standoff over border enforcement reforms puts DHS on the brink of a partial shutdown.
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Former NFL Player Barry Wilburn Dies in Memphis...
Former NFL player and Super Bowl champion Barry Wilburn has died after a house fire in Memphis.
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Earn an HBCU Degree Online With New eHBCU Initi...
A new eHBCU initiative is expanding online access to degree programs at historically Black colleges and universities nationwide.
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Trump Again Peddles in Racist Tropes
President Trump is facing backlash after sharing an AI-generated video condemned as racist, renewing scrutiny of a long-standing pattern.
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“Becoming” Viewership Jumps as “Melania” Hits T...
Michelle Obama’s documentary “Becoming” saw a dramatic spike in viewership as the film “Melania” debuted in theaters.
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No Seat at the Table: Black Farmers Say They We...
Black farmers say they are being pushed aside as federal agriculture policy shifts away from DEI and small farmer support.
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