Tag: Black Culture

(AURN News) — Legendary Chicago DJ Sam Chatman, known as the “Godfather of Steppin’,” has died at 85, according to ABC7 Chicago.…

(AURN News) — The National Museum of African American History and Culture marked its 10th anniversary this month. The Smithsonian museum celebrated…

(AURN News) — On Sept. 10, 1968, Antonio Hardy, better known as Big Daddy Kane, was born in Brooklyn, New York. Today,…

PHILADELPHIA (AURN News) — According to The Philadelphia Tribune, Lamar “Black Ice” Manson, the influential Philadelphia spoken-word artist who helped bring poetry…

(AURN News) — Twenty years ago today, Twitter launched to the public. Co-founded by Jack Dorsey, Noah Glass, Biz Stone and Evan…

(AURN News) — On Feb. 23, 1989, the Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences awarded its first-ever Grammy for Best Rap Performance…

President Donald Trump confirmed Tuesday that the White House is reviewing the Smithsonian museums, criticizing their focus on slavery, according to ABC…

(AURN News) — For many Black men, healing starts in places like the barbershop, the church basement or a trusted community circle…

Malcolm‑Jamal Warner, beloved for his role as Theo Huxtable on “The Cosby Show,” has died at 54. The actor drowned while swimming…