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 when she was only 15 years old. In 1961, the McComb, Mississippi, native […]
Grammy Museum Exhibit Honors Black Music Icons
(AURN News) — According to Billboard, the Grammy Museum’s new exhibit, “Tower of Song: Iconic Songwriters & Recordings,” will spotlight artifacts tied to some...
Southern Soul Singer Clarence Carter Dies at 90
(AURN News) — According to The New York Times, Clarence Carter, the Southern soul singer and guitarist known for lust-filled hits like “Slip Away”...
On This Day in 1970: Two Young Black Men Were Killed at Jackson State
(AURN News) — On May 15, 1970, a horrific tragedy unfolded at Jackson State College in Mississippi.
Just 10 days after the Kent State shootings,...
George Floyd’s Brother Criticizes Tony Hinchcliffe Joke During Netflix Roast
(AURN News) — Terrence Floyd, the brother of George Floyd, criticized comedian Tony Hinchcliffe for using George Floyd’s name as a punchline during Netflix’s...