From a landmark Senate win in Mississippi to honoring a 112-year-old witness to one of the darkest chapters in Black American history, Thursday, November 12, 2026, brought a powerful mix of news that speaks directly to our communities. Sybil Wilkes breaks down the stories that matter most — covering historic political progress, a Veterans Day moment that demanded respect, rising costs at the holiday dinner table, and a tribute to the Black men and women who fought for a country that wasn’t always fighting for them. These are the headlines you need to know.