Tony Brown, Trailblazing Journalist and TV Host, Dies at 93
(AURN News) — Tony Brown, the longtime host and producer of “Tony Brown’s Journal,” died June 17 at his home in Newport News, Virginia,...
On This Day in 1969: The Stonewall Uprising Begins
(AURN News) — This Sunday marks 57 years since the Stonewall uprising began in New York City on June 28, 1969.
In the early morning...
Vivian Strong’s Legacy Lives On in Omaha History
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...
Appeals Court Rules Trump Administration Can Replace Slavery Exhibit
(AURN News) — An appeals court ruled that the Trump administration can remove and replace the slavery exhibit at the President’s House site in...
On This Day in 1947: Octavia E. Butler Was Born
(AURN News) — On June 22, 1947, award-winning science fiction writer Octavia E. Butler was born in Pasadena, California.
Widely considered one of the most...