today in black history

February 12, 2026

Historian Dr. Carter G. Woodson initiates "Negro History Week" in 1926, which later grew into Black History Month.

Today in Black History - February 12

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The Associated Press

Congressional Black Caucus and civil rights leaders unite to counter Trump administration’s agenda


Several ICE agents were arrested in recent months, showing risk of misconduct


Lawyers of Chicago woman shot by federal agents say documents show how DHS lies about investigations


The Washington Post


In rebuke, House votes to roll back Trump’s tariffs on Canada

President allows Democratic governors at White House meeting after initial snub

She bounced a $25 check in 2014. ICE tried to deport her.



The New York Times


Trump’s Director of Election Security Is an Election Denier


House Passes Strict Voter ID Bill, Amplifying Trump’s Claims of Fraud

States Say No Thanks to Trump Tax Cuts, Drawing Republican Fire



USA Today

Approval of Trump's immigration policies tumbles in new poll

'Marriage camps' and a communal wedding? Heritage report sparks outcry


'You all should be apologizing.' Bondi fights with Democrats in fiery hearing



NJ.com

N.J. bans ICE from state property, unveils site to upload videos of agents

Huge N.J. high school will stay closed all week after classrooms flood


NJ Transit says it will follow Sherrill’s ICE order after riders plead for protection



The Los Angeles Times

Six L.A. power players who found themselves in the Epstein files


L.A. County labor coalition backs Karen Bass, slams Raman as a ‘political opportunist’


Thousands of apartments set to take over empty office buildings with new L.A. ordinance


The Chicago Sun-Times


Illinois sues feds over $600M in cuts to HIV, lead poisoning prevention grants


No recess, lockdowns, less learning: How immigration agents disrupted CPS schools this fall


DuSable Black History Museum gets $1.6 million from state of Illinois for building improvements



The Atlanta Journal Constitution


DeKalb County could close 27 schools, initial plan says. Here’s the list.


FBI affidavit for Fulton’s 2020 records fuels GOP calls for state takeover

New lawsuit, ethics charges as Georgia governor’s race heats up






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