August 7, 2026
On This Day in 1930: The Lynching of Thomas Shipp and Abram Smith
(AURN News) — On Aug. 7, 1930, one of the most infamous lynchings in American history took place in Marion, Indiana. A…
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July 13, 2026
On This Day in 2015: Sandra Bland’s Death Sparked National Calls for Justice
(AURN News) — On July 13, 2015, Sandra Bland died in a Waller County, Texas, jail cell, three days after a traffic…
May 21, 2026
Civil Rights Pioneer Brenda Travis Dies at 81
(AURN News) — Civil rights pioneer Brenda Travis has died at 81, according to Mississippi Today, leaving behind a legacy that began…
August 19, 2025
On This Day in 1958: First Sit-In Led by Clara Luper and Students
On Aug. 19, 1958, the NAACP Youth Council, led by teacher Clara Luper and her students, launched a sit-in at the Katz…
April 18, 2024
Federal Lawsuit & Outrage Over Viral Video Showing Georgia Jail Assault
A lawsuit has been filed after a video surfaced showing jail guards at the Appling County Jail in Georgia watching as one of their…
