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1951
On this day in 1868, W.E.B. Du Bois was born
His extensive studies delved into the Black experience, earning him acclaim among historians.
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1952
Alabama Hospital Halts IVF After State Supreme ...
Attorneys for UAB are now evaluating the potential for doctors and patients in the IVF program to be prosecuted or forced to pay damages in civil lawsuits as a result of that ruling.
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1953
On this day in 1950, Dr. J was born in Roosevel...
Erving earned numerous accolades, including 11 NBA All-Star selections and two NBA All-Star Game MVP awards in 1977 and 1983.
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1954
Hollywood Live: Beyoncé has made history once a...
Beyoncé became the first Black woman to top the Hot Country Songs chart with her hit track "TEXAS HOLD 'EM."
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1955
Biden Wipes Out $1.2B in Student Loans Ahead of...
President Joe Biden made a monumental move announcing the cancelation of $1.2 billion in student debt for nearly 153,000 borrowers under the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) repayment plan.
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1956
On this day in 1965, Malcolm X was assassinated...
On February 21, 1965, Malcolm X was assassinated while he was preparing to address a crowd of more than 400 guests for his new group, the Organization of Afro-American Unity, in Harlem, New York, at the Audubon Ballroom.
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1957
U.S. Pushes For Ceasefire While Vetoing U.N. Ce...
It was the third U.S. veto of a draft resolution since the start of fighting in the Gaza Strip on October 7. The U.S. is instead circulating its own resolution by trying to pause fighting and the release of the remaining hostages.
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1958
On this day in 1992, John Singleton became the ...
On February 20, 1992, John Singleton made history as the first African-American to receive an Oscar nomination for Best Director for his film "Boyz in the Hood."
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1959
Congress Funding Freeze: Countdown to Crunch Time
Lawmakers are slated to return to Capitol Hill on February 28, close to the March 1 deadline for funding certain government agencies, with a subsequent deadline of March 8 for others.
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1960
Trump's New York Verdict Expected Today & Day T...
The New York judge overseeing the case has already found Trump guilty of fraud and must now decide what penalties he and his company should pay.
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1961
On this day in 1957, LeVar Burton was born in G...
Shortly after graduating, he secured his first role in Alex Haley's "Roots," marking the beginning of his illustrious career. Burton gained fame for his portrayal of Kunta Kinte in the iconic mini-series.
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1962
Fulton County DA Fani Willis Takes The Stand To...
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis gave emotional testimony in the hearing to determine whether she should be tossed from former President Donald Trump's Georgia election subversion case.
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1963
On this day in 1968, Henry Lewis broke ground a...
On February 15, 1968, Henry Lewis shattered racial barriers by assuming the role of director at the New Jersey Symphony, marking him as the first Black conductor and music director of a major American orchestra.
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1964
On this day in 1957, the SCLC was established; ...
On this day in 1957, the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) was established at a meeting in New Orleans after the end of the Montgomery Bus Boycott.
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1965
Mayorkas Impeached: Biden Calls Vote 'Petty Pol...
By a 214-213 vote, Mayorkas was the first cabinet official to be impeached since the 1870s. Mayorkas faced scrutiny from Republicans over his handling of the southern border.
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1966
Majority Leader Schumer Urges House Speaker To ...
"It would be a betrayal of our partners and allies and an abandonment of our service members. It's up to the House to meet this moment, do the right thing, and save democracy as we know it."
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1967
On this day in 1920, Andrew 'Rube' Foster Estab...
Known as the "Father of Black Baseball," Foster's vision led to the creation of the first professional baseball league exclusively for Black players.
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1968
Fate of $95B Aid Package for Ukraine and Israel...
The Senate is moving forward with a $95 billion aid bill for Ukraine and Israel, but its fate in the House is uncertain.
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1969
Trump's NATO Comments Spark Concern
Trump suggested that if re-elected, he would allow Russia to act freely against NATO members who fail to meet defense spending targets.
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1970
Trump Back in Court Over Classified Documents
Former President Donald Trump is present at a legal proceeding today in Florida related to allegations of mishandling classified documents.
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1971
On this day in 1909, the NAACP was officially e...
The formation of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) was spurred by the devastating race massacre in Springfield, Illinois, in August 1908.
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1972
Alice Walker, Pulitzer Prize-Winning Novelist a...
Emerging from the segregated South, Walker's experiences profoundly shaped her writing, leading her to become a prominent voice in African American literature.
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1973
Biden Calls Out Special Counsel Who Dropped Cha...
"I've seen the headlines since the report was released about my willful retention of documents. These assertions are not only misleading, they're just plain wrong."
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1974
Biden Sends Advisors To Meet With Arab-American...
President Joe Biden is sending senior advisers to Michigan to meet with Arab-American and Muslim leaders over criticism that the White House is not doing enough to demand a ceasefire in the war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza.
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1975
On this day in 1986, Debi Thomas became the fir...
On Feb. 8, 1986, Debi Thomas made history by becoming the first African-American to win the Women's Singles title at the U.S. National Figure Skating Championship.
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