Halfway through, here’s the news for Wednesday, February 18th, 2026!
Racial Healing Finds New Voice in Community Poets
By Word In Black
February 25, 2026
Poets across the country are using their art form to promote racial healing, creating spaces for reflection, storytelling, and collective understanding through community programs, workshops, and open mics.
ABC Wraps Month-long Campaign Screening Thousands for Heart Risks Nationwide
By Stacy Brown
February 25, 2026
The Association of Black Cardiologists is urging renewed attention to the disparities in cardiovascular health that continue to affect Black Americans, despite overall cardiovascular deaths declining nationwide, and has launched the Cardiovascular Desert Initiative to provide education and access to care in areas with limited or no cardiologists.
Cheryl “Salt” James Celebrates Unity Champions Mental Health at TSMAC’s Revive the Culture Show
By Krystal Lindsey
February 24, 2026
Cheryl “Salt” James joined TSMAC’s Revive the Culture stepshow in South Dallas to celebrate youth, unity, and the power of the arts, while also discussing her new single “Salty and Lit” and her book on mental health.
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Why Patriotic USA Citizens are Sometimes Carrying Mexican Flags at Anti-ICE Protests
By editorial
February 20, 2026
Mary Ann Thompson-Frenk, a proud Native American, shares her experiences of being singled out for her race and the significance of waving a Mexican flag to represent the indigenous people of the Americas while standing for equality and basic human decency.
Civil Rights Leader Jesse Jackson Passes Away at 81
By Karen Juanita Carrillo | NY Amsterdam News
February 17, 2026
Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr., a Civil Rights icon, passed away on Tuesday after a long career of fighting for justice, equality, and love, and was remembered for his work with Martin Luther King, the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition, and his two runs for the presidency.
Maison De Goudeau IV Highlights Emerging Talent and Mentorship in Fashion
By editorial
February 24, 2026
Steven Goudeau presented the fourth installment of his immersive fashion exhibition, Maison de Goudeau IV, at Tower Club Dallas, which featured select entrepreneurs from the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Dallas Fall 2025 cohort, and highlighted Goudeau’s commitment to mentorship and building a creative ecosystem.
Cowboys, Students Gather in Fair Park to Reflect on Black History’s Lasting Impact
By Rashad Miller
February 23, 2026
Dallas Cowboys players DeMarvion Overshown, Ryan Flournoy and Donovan Ezeiruaku visited the African American Museum in Fair Park to connect with Lincoln High School students and discuss the importance of understanding one’s roots and Black history.
Investing in Black Youth: The True Legacy of Black History Month
By Ashley Stewart
February 23, 2026
Black History Month should not only celebrate resilience, but also focus on protecting the wellbeing of Black youth today through policies and community investments that address the conditions that make futures possible.
Reclaiming the Legacy: Women’s Role in Sustaining the Civil Rights Movement
By LEVI PERRIN, The Word In Black
February 20, 2026
The Civil Rights Movement was powered by the labor, care, and courage of ordinary people, particularly women, who worked behind the scenes to make the movement a success.
The Real Cost of ‘Sinners’ Success: College, Black Excellence, and Power
By Natalie Williams, Word In Black
February 19, 2026
The success of Ryan Coogler’s film “Sinners” has sparked a conversation about the role of education in Black excellence, highlighting the structural barriers that prevent Black and Brown students from accessing power-shaping education and the need for expanded choice and opportunity.
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