1. NAACP Image Awards honor Viola Davis, Jennifer Hudson, BET talent
The 43rd Annual NAACP Image Awards was an evening of recognition, celebration and tribute, honoring achievements in movies, television, music and literature while remembering those we’ve lost, singling out Whitney Houston in a moving musical rendition of “I Love the Lord” from Yolanda Adams, backed by a choir. As many expected, The Help took Outstanding Motion Picture as well as wins for actresses Viola Davis and Octavia Spencer. [MORE]

2. Star Jones Continues to Bring Heart Disease Awareness to the Public
After Star Jones underwent open heart surgery in 2010, the former The View host took on the responsibility to let others know about the disease that took her by surprise. She had gastric bypass surgery in 2003 and lost more than 150 pounds in the process. But although she was on the path to leading a healthier lifestyle, Jones' doctors informed her that she had the early signs of heart disease including shortness of breath, heart palpitations, and fatigue. [MORE]

3. Will Extra Taxes on Sugary Drinks Curb Obesity?
NPR Shots reported that some health advocates believe that adding extra taxes on sugary foods and restricting what people can buy with their food stamps may be part of the answer. And politicians are joining in. [MORE]

4. Congress Sends Payroll Tax Cut Bill to Obama
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress has passed legislation renewing a payroll tax cut for 160 million workers and jobless benefits for millions more, backing the main items on President Barack Obama's jobs agenda in a rare burst of Washington bipartisanship. [MORE]

5. This Day in Black History: Feb. 21, 1965
Malcolm X is assassinated. [MORE]

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