today in black history

February 17, 2026

Dr. Huey P. Newton, one of the founders of the Black Panther Party, is born on this date in 1942.

Today in Black America - February 17

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The Associated Press

The Rev. Jesse Jackson, who led the Civil Rights Movement for decades after King, has died at 84


Derek Dooley didn’t vote for years. Now he wants Georgia voters to send him to Washington

Whether it’s a mini-sabbatical or an adult gap year, more people are taking extended work breaks


The Washington Post

Jesse Jackson, a leading African American voice on global stage, dies at 84

Breaking barriers, Jackson exposed racism and rifts in politics


Judge orders slavery exhibit to be restored after Trump administration removal



USA Today

Civil Rights icon Jesse Jackson dies after long illness


Republican congressman says he has no confidence in Pam Bondi as AG

FBI won't share evidence related to Alex Pretti shooting, state says


NJ.com

Chris Christie issues stark warning about Trump’s DOJ: It’s ‘pure vendetta’

ICE conducted a raid outside an N.J. church Sunday morning, says congressman, who’s investigating

Americans rate U.S. presidents in new poll. And Trump won’t like his result.


The New York Times

Jesse Jackson, Charismatic Champion of Civil Rights, Dies at 84

A Life in Pictures of One of America’s Most Influential Black Leaders

Judge Orders Slavery Displays Restored at George Washington’s Philadelphia Home



The Los Angeles Times


Jesse Jackson, one of the nation’s most powerful voices for Black Americans, dies at 84


Tensions mount as LAUSD board to consider sending 3,200 notices of possible layoffs

From ally to rival: Nithya Raman’s surprise mayoral bid against Karen Bass sparks cries of political betrayal


The Chicago Sun-Times

Rev. Jesse Jackson, civil rights leader and Chicago icon, dead at 84

Chicago teen who battled cancer while fighting for father's release from ICE detention dies

Not many want to be a Cook County judge


The Atlanta Journal Constitution


A bipartisan warning on Fulton: Don’t relitigate 2020 election


Ossoff accuses Trump of ordering Fulton County raid to suppress Black voters

NAACP and voting rights groups fear misuse of seized Fulton voter data




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