On This Day in 1927: David Dinkins Is Born
Clay Cane
July 10, 2026
(AURN News) — On July 10, 1927, David Dinkins was born in Trenton, New Jersey. Elected in 1989, he became New York City’s first Black
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Jason Collins, First Openly Gay NBA Player, Dies at 47
Clay Cane
May 13, 2026
(AURN News) — Jason Collins, the first openly gay player in NBA history, died at 47 after battling brain cancer, according to People. Collins’ family
On This Day in 1863: Sarah J. Garnet Became NYC’s First Black Principal
Clay Cane
April 30, 2026
(AURN News) — On April 30, 1863, Sarah J. Garnet was named the first Black principal in the New York City public school system. She
Pioneering Broadcaster and Activist Bob Law Dies at 86
Clay Cane
April 2, 2026
(AURN News) — Pioneering radio broadcaster and activist Bob Law has died at 86, Newsday reported. The Brooklyn native built a decades-long career shaping Black
Lenny Wilkens, Hall of Famer and NBA Legend, Dies at 88
Clay Cane
November 11, 2025
(AURN News) — Lenny Wilkens, the Hall of Famer celebrated as a nine-time All-Star point guard and one of the NBA’s greatest coaches, has died
This Day in History: Final Episode of “The Cosby Show” Airs in 1992
Clay Cane
April 30, 2025
On April 30, 1992, the final episode of “The Cosby Show” aired, marking the end of a groundbreaking run on NBC. For eight seasons, the
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
Top 10 African-American Characters in Comics & Video Games
Terry Jetter
February 25, 2025
From Static Shock to Black Panther, discover 10 Black characters who shaped comics and gaming, breaking barriers and inspiring fans with their powerful stories.
This Day in History: Basketball Legend Michael Jordan Born in 1963
Clay Cane
February 17, 2025
On February 17, 1963, Michael Jordan was born in Brooklyn, New York. Widely regarded as one of the greatest basketball players of all time, Jordan’s
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
On this day in 1971, Christopher Wallace, aka Notorious B.I.G., was born in Brooklyn
Clay Cane
May 21, 2024
Christopher Wallace, who would go on to be known as the rapper Notorious B.I.G., was born on May 21, 1972, in Brooklyn, New York. Wallace
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
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