(AURN News) — According to The Hilltop, Howard University’s student newspaper, the athletics department has introduced a new policy requiring athletes to either stand during
(AURN News) — According to The New York Times, President Donald Trump and his allies are increasingly discussing “nationalizing” elections and allowing Republicans to take
(AURN News) — A Haitian man died after months in U.S. immigration detention when a tooth infection reportedly went untreated, according to The Associated Press.
(AURN News) — On this day, March 5, 1770, Crispus Attucks, a sailor of African and Native American descent, became the first person killed in
(AURN News) — On this day, March 4, 1877, Garrett Augustus Morgan was born in Paris, Kentucky. The son of a formerly enslaved mother, Morgan
(AURN News) — Thirty-five years ago today, Rodney King, a Black motorist, was kicked, struck with a Taser and beaten by four white Los Angeles
(AURN News) — On this day, March 2, 1867, Howard University was established in Washington, D.C., in the aftermath of the Civil War. After the
(AURN News) — Marian Anderson, one of the 20th century’s most celebrated singers, was born on Feb. 27, 1897, in Philadelphia. She began singing in
(AURN News) — Fourteen years ago today, 17-year-old Trayvon Martin was shot and killed in Sanford, Florida, while walking home from a convenience store. His
(AURN News) — On Feb. 25, 1870, Hiram Rhodes Revels became the first Black man to serve in the United States Senate. After the Civil
(AURN News) — On this day in 1865, the Kentucky General Assembly refused to ratify the 13th Amendment, which abolished slavery except as punishment for
(AURN News) — On Feb. 23, 1989, the Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences awarded its first-ever Grammy for Best Rap Performance to DJ Jazzy
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