Baseball Legend Hank Aaron Born on This Day in 1934
Clay Cane
February 5, 2026
(AURN News) — On this day, Feb. 5, 1934, baseball legend Hank Aaron was born in Mobile, Alabama. Widely regarded as one of the greatest
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MAGA Meets MIGA: Trump Links Stadium Deal to Redskins Name Revival
Ebony McMorris
July 21, 2025
President Donald Trump is now threatening to block the Washington Commanders’ new stadium deal unless the team goes back to its old name, the Redskins
This Day in History: Elston Howard Breaks Yankees’ Color Barrier in 1955
Clay Cane
April 14, 2025
On April 14, 1955, Elston Howard made history by becoming the first African American player to join the New York Yankees, breaking the team’s color
This Day in History: Jackie Robinson Born in 1919
Clay Cane
January 31, 2025
On this day (January 31) in 1919, Jackie Robinson was born in Cairo, Georgia. He would go on to change baseball and American history. In
This Day in History: Frank Robinson Becomes MLB’s First African-American Manager in 1974
Clay Cane
October 9, 2024
Frank Robinson, after an illustrious career as an outfielder and base runner with 586 home runs, made history on Oct. 9, 1974, by becoming Major
World Mourns Legend of the Diamond, Willie Mays, 1931-2024
Ebony McMorris
June 21, 2024
“I gave everything I had.” And that he did. That was the voice of Willie Mays, who died Tuesday at 93. He was one of
Baseball Legend Willie Mays Dies at 93, Leaving Behind an Unmatched Legacy
Clay Cane
June 20, 2024
Willie Mays, the electrifying “Say Hey Kid” whose talent made him one of baseball’s greatest and most beloved players, has passed away at 93. The
On this day in 1920, Andrew ‘Rube’ Foster Established the NNL, Pioneering Black Professional Baseball
Clay Cane
February 13, 2024
On February 13, 1920, Andrew “Rube” Foster made history by establishing the Negro National League (NNL), marking a pivotal moment in African-American sports. Known as
On this day in 1945, Jackie Robinson made history by signing a contract with the Brooklyn Dodgers
Clay Cane
October 30, 2023
On October 30, 1945, Jackie Robinson made history by signing a contract with the Brooklyn Dodgers. The event marked the breaking of the color barrier
On this day in 1959, the Boston Red Sox became racially integrated
Clay Cane
July 21, 2023
On July 21, 1959, the Boston Red Sox became racially integrated. By signing infielder Elijah “Pumpsie” Green, the Red Sox became the last major league
Bank of America starts off $25 million Negro Leagues Baseball Museum funding campaign
Jamie Jackson
May 5, 2023
Bank of America has granted $1 million to the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum to fund their $25 million capital campaign for a new facility that
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