Vivian Strong’s Legacy Lives On in Omaha History
Clay Cane
June 24, 2026
On this day in 1969, 14-year-old Vivian Strong was killed by an Omaha police officer. Vivian, a Black girl, was at a dance party with
Posts tagged: civil rights
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Kentucky Governor Pardons 43 Convicted of Helping Enslaved People Escape
Ebony McMorris
June 18, 2026
(AURN News) — Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has pardoned 43 people who were convicted under a state law that made it a crime to help
Judge Orders Trump Administration to Restore Black History Exhibits
Ebony McMorris
June 18, 2026
WASHINGTON (AURN News) — A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to restore Black history exhibits and other historical content removed from national parks
JD Vance, ‘The View’ Hosts Spar Over Black History
Ebony McMorris
June 17, 2026
WASHINGTON (AURN News) — Vice President JD Vance faced pushback from the hosts of “The View” during a contentious discussion about the Trump administration’s handling
This Day in History: Marcus Garvey Dies at 52
Clay Cane
June 10, 2026
(AURN News) — On June 10, 1940, Marcus Garvey, the pioneering leader of the Black nationalist and Pan-African movements, died in London after suffering several
Louisiana Lawmakers Approve New Congressional Map Eliminating Majority-Black District
Ebony McMorris
May 29, 2026
(AURN News) — Louisiana Republicans are moving forward after a recent Supreme Court ruling cleared the way for changes to the state’s congressional map, a
On This Day in 1973: Tom Bradley Elected Los Angeles Mayor
Clay Cane
May 29, 2026
(AURN News) — On May 29, 1973, Tom Bradley made history by becoming the first African American mayor of Los Angeles, defeating incumbent Mayor Sam
On This Day in 1934: Betty Shabazz Born in Detroit
Clay Cane
May 28, 2026
(AURN News) — On May 28, 1934, Betty Shabazz was born in Detroit. Born Betty Dean Sanders, she became a civil rights activist, educator and
Federal Judge Lets Trump’s Voter List Order Stand for Now
Ebony McMorris
May 28, 2026
WASHINGTON (AURN News) — A federal judge in Washington has handed the Trump administration a temporary win in its push to reshape how Americans cast
29-17: Jim Clyburn Survives South Carolina Redistricting Fight
Ebony McMorris
May 27, 2026
WASHINGTON (AURN News) — South Carolina Republicans failed Tuesday in their effort to eliminate the state’s only majority-Black congressional district, preserving the seat held by
Federal Court to Alabama: Black Representation Stays
Ebony McMorris
May 26, 2026
WASHINGTON (AURN News) — A federal court Tuesday handed Black voters in Alabama a significant victory, but the fight is far from over. A panel
Clarence B. Jones, Architect of Civil Rights Movement, Dies at 95
Clay Cane
May 26, 2026
(AURN News) — Clarence B. Jones, one of the architects of the civil rights movement, has died at 95, according to The New York Times.
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