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February 26, 2026

Economist Andrew Brimmer is appointed to the Federal Reserve Board of Governors by President Lyndon Johnson in 1966.

Today in Black America - February 26

POSTED: February 26, 2026, 7:00 am

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The Associated Press

Cuba says 4 killed in speedboat shooting were attempting to infiltrate the country

Texas grand jury rejects indictments in fatal shooting of US citizen by federal immigration agent

Colorectal cancer is rising in younger adults. Here’s who is most at risk and symptoms to watch for


USA Today

Trump pushes 'SAVE America' voting overhaul. Why Dems oppose it

This Trump lawsuit could end affirmative action. Here's how.


Trump's third-country deportations are unlawful, federal judge rules



The Washington Post


Cuban forces fatally shoot 4 people on U.S. speedboat, Havana says

The path conservatives want schools to teach: Graduate, marry, have kids


Rep. Ilhan Omar demands investigation after arrest of State of the Union guest


The New York Times


Trump’s Push for Election Power Raises Fears He Will ‘Subvert’ Midterms

New A.C.A. Plans Could Increase Family Deductibles to $31,000

Epstein Files Are Missing Records About Woman Who Made Claim Against Trump


The Los Angeles Times

Tight California governor’s race between five leading candidates

Arellano: This Latino Republican Trump speech watch party was neither large, nor especially Latino

FBI raids of LAUSD Supt. Alberto Carvalho’s home and office appear tied to AI chatbot probe



NJ.com


ICE chase ends in multi-vehicle crash involving 3 children, N.J. city says

Sherrill nominates first woman to lead N.J. State Police

N.J. town raised taxes 10% last year to save schools. Now it may close them anyway.


The Chicago Sun-Times


In ruling blasting ICE agents wearing masks, W. Va. judge points to case involving Chicago police officers

Jury awards $5.7 million to family targeted in botched police raid on Chicago’s South Side in 2018

What we know about Rev. Jesse Jackson's death and plans to honor his life


The Atlanta Journal Constitution


Clayton County is coming after Atlanta airport’s property tax break


The FBI’s new role in Georgia: Transporting immigrant detainees for ICE

Murphy: Why are Republicans lying about Gavin Newsom when the truth should be enough?







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