February 17, 2026
On This Day in 1942, Huey P. Newton Was Born
(AURN News) — On this day, Feb. 17, 1942, Huey P. Newton was born in Monroe, Louisiana. He later grew up in…
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February 11, 2026
Ruth Carol Taylor Breaks Aviation Color Barrier on This Day in 1958
(AURN News) — On this day, Feb. 11, 1958, Ruth Carol Taylor made history as the first African-American flight attendant in the…
February 5, 2026
Baseball Legend Hank Aaron Born on This Day in 1934
(AURN News) — On this day, Feb. 5, 1934, baseball legend Hank Aaron was born in Mobile, Alabama. Widely regarded as one…
December 11, 2025
On This Day: Big Mama Thornton Born in 1926
On this day in Black history, Dec. 11, 1926, blues legend Willie Mae “Big Mama” Thornton was born—one of the most electrifying…
November 27, 2025
On This Day: Amistad Survivors Begin Their Journey Home
(AURN News) — On this day in 1841, 35 survivors of the Amistad mutiny departed New York City to return home to…
November 3, 2025
Jesse Jackson Announcement
(AURN News) — On this day in 1983, civil rights leader the Rev. Jesse Jackson announced his historic run for president of…
October 29, 2025
The Autobiography of Malcolm X: 60 Years of Legacy and Liberation
On this day 60 years ago, “The Autobiography of Malcolm X” was published — a landmark book that continues to shape conversations…