(AURN News) — On May 29, 1973, Tom Bradley made history by becoming the first African American mayor of Los Angeles, defeating incumbent Mayor Sam
(AURN News) — On May 28, 1934, Betty Shabazz was born in Detroit. Born Betty Dean Sanders, she became a civil rights activist, educator and
(AURN News) — On May 27, 1971, Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes was born in Philadelphia. Today, she would have been 55 years old. As the
(AURN News) — Clarence B. Jones, one of the architects of the civil rights movement, has died at 95, according to The New York Times.
(AURN News) — Today, May 25, 2026, marks six years since George Floyd was killed. H3 was 46 years old. On May 25, 2020, former
(AURN News) — Quinta Brunson is bringing Betty Boop back to the big screen, Variety reported. The “Abbott Elementary” creator and Emmy winner will develop
(AURN News) — Civil rights pioneer Brenda Travis has died at 81, according to Mississippi Today, leaving behind a legacy that began when she was
(AURN News) — Former Massachusetts Congressman Barney Frank has died at 86, according to The New York Times. Elected to Congress in 1980 and serving
(AURN News) — According to Billboard, the Grammy Museum’s new exhibit, “Tower of Song: Iconic Songwriters & Recordings,” will spotlight artifacts tied to some of
(AURN News) — According to The New York Times, Clarence Carter, the Southern soul singer and guitarist known for lust-filled hits like “Slip Away” and
(AURN News) — On May 15, 1970, a horrific tragedy unfolded at Jackson State College in Mississippi. Just 10 days after the Kent State shootings,
(AURN News) — Terrence Floyd, the brother of George Floyd, criticized comedian Tony Hinchcliffe for using George Floyd’s name as a punchline during Netflix’s Kevin
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