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February 19, 2026

Prolific songwriter, Grammy Award winning artist, producer, and music executive William "Smokey" Robinson is born in 1940.

Today in Black America - February 19

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The Associated Press


Trump heads to Georgia, a target of his election falsehoods, as Republicans look for midterm boost

A Kenyan school like no other may be an African education blueprint

US judge sets Friday deadline for Trump administration to restore slavery exhibit in Philadelphia


USA Today

Republican congressman faces calls to resign over anti-Muslim 'dogs' post

Largest US infrastructure project can resume after Trump loses lawsuit

She filed a discrimination lawsuit for endometriosis. She won.


The Washington Post


It took one year for Black MAGA to crater

Colleges quietly cut ties with organizations that help people of color

Union membership edged up in 2025 despite attacks from Trump administration



The New York Times


As ICE Buys Up Warehouses, Even Some Trump Voters Say No

Trump Order Aims to Boost Weedkiller Targeted in Health Lawsuits

Texas Congressman’s Aide Told Co-Worker of Affair Before Killing Herself


NJ.com


N.J. students allege sexual misconduct by teacher, walk out of school


See the 23 N.J. towns with the highest property taxes — where average homeowners pay $20K+

Trump obeys judge and releases money for Gateway. But N.J. gov blames him for costing the project millions more.



The Los Angeles Times

Senators decry surge in deaths at ICE detention facilities, citing poor medical care

County prosecutors probing whether Edison should be criminally prosecuted for Eaton fire

Pressure mounts on Wasserman to resign as head of LA28 Olympics


The Chicago Sun-Times


Chicago police officer ‘inadvertently’ fired Taser a year before fatally shooting his partner

What we know about Rev. Jesse Jackson's death and next week's services to honor him

More of Chicago’s top arts organizations agree to share diversity data following WBEZ/Sun-Times survey



The Atlanta Journal Constitution

Ready to see the next chapter for the former CNN Center? You soon can.

Forever chemicals loom over House race as Trump visits NW Georgia


Georgia laws limiting lawsuits, revamping jury awards held as national model








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