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WASHINGTON (AURN News) — Today’s jobs report comes in weaker than expected, with the U.S. adding just 29,000 jobs in September, well…
(AURN News) — On Oct. 2, 1800, Nat Turner was born in Southampton County, Virginia. Enslaved from birth, Turner became a preacher…
(AURN News) — A national survey finds Black women voters are deeply dissatisfied with the country’s direction while remaining highly motivated to…
(AURN News) — The National Museum of African American History and Culture marked its 10th anniversary this month. The Smithsonian museum celebrated…
(AURN News) — Twelve years ago today, “How to Get Away with Murder” premiered on ABC, introducing viewers to Viola Davis as…
(AURN News) — On Sept. 23, 1955, an all-white jury in Mississippi acquitted Roy Bryant and J.W. Milam of murdering 14-year-old Emmett…
(AURN News) — On Sept. 22, 1906, 120 years ago today, the Atlanta Race Massacre began. Atlanta newspapers published sensational, unverified and…
(AURN News) — Leon Stapleton, Kansas City’s first African American grocer, has died at 100, according to WDAF-TV. Stapleton opened what became…
WASHINGTON (AURN News) — The Congressional Black Caucus Institute launched its “SO VOTE” campaign on National Voter Registration Day, with plans to…
WASHINGTON (AURN News) — The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation opens its 55th Annual Legislative Conference on Wednesday with a message centered on…
(AURN News) — Bishop William J. Barber II spoke forcefully in Raleigh, North Carolina, on Monday. “What we are going to do…
(AURN News) — James L. “Mr. V” Virgil, a well-known Atlanta entrepreneur and nightlife pioneer, died Sept. 7, 2026, at age 85,…