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Rev. Jesse Jackson Dies at 84; Campaigns Reshaped Democratic Politics
(AURN News) — Rev. Jesse Jackson died at age 84 on Feb. 17, 2026, in Chicago after a lengthy illness, leaving a political legacy...
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 Oakland, California,...
Frederick Douglass’ Chosen Birthday Marks Legacy of Freedom
(AURN News) — Tomorrow marks the chosen birthday of Frederick Douglass, one of the most pivotal figures in American history. Though the exact date...
From Negro History Week to Black History Month: 100 Years Later
(AURN News) — One hundred years ago this week, Negro History Week began — an observance that would later grow into what is now...
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 United States,...