(AURN News) — The Trump administration removed and altered parts of a Philadelphia exhibit honoring enslaved Africans at the historic President’s House site. A federal
(AURN News) – Maryland lawmakers have overridden a veto by Gov. Wes Moore to greenlight a slavery reparations commission. In May, the governor vetoed the
(AURN News) – Viola Ford Fletcher, known as Mother Fletcher and the oldest living survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre, has died at 111. She
(AURN News) — On this day in 1950, Earl Lloyd made history as the first African American to play in an NBA game. Drafted by
(AURN News) — On Sept. 25, 1861, the Union Navy opened its ranks to African Americans for the first time during the Civil War. Many
When most people think of Labor Day, they picture parades and barbecues. But for Black America, the struggle behind the holiday has always been about
On Aug. 26, 1874, 16 Black men were dragged from the jail in Trenton, Tennessee, by a white mob of masked men. Five were killed
President Donald Trump is again targeting the National Museum of African American History and Culture, calling it and other Smithsonian museums “out of control” for
President Donald Trump confirmed Tuesday that the White House is reviewing the Smithsonian museums, criticizing their focus on slavery, according to ABC News. On his
Danielle Spencer, best known as Dee Thomas on the hit sitcom “What’s Happening!!,” died Aug. 11 at age 60 after a long battle with cancer.
Anna Mae Robertson, one of the last surviving members of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion — known as the Six Triple Eight — has
On May 29, 1973, Tom Bradley made history by becoming the first African American mayor elected in Los Angeles, defeating incumbent Sam Yorty with 56%
Enjoying aurn.com content? Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company.
Stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company.
