Obama Presidential Center Opens Its Doors to the Public
(AURN News) — A dedication ceremony Thursday marks the opening of the Obama Presidential Center, a project nearly a decade in the making, according to NPR. Musicians including Bruce Springsteen, Christina Aguilera and John Legend […]
Former NFL Standout Aldon Smith Dies at 36 After Final Act of Service
(AURN News) — According to The New York Times, former San Francisco 49ers All-Pro Aldon Smith spent the final morning of his life serving...
The Day Stokely Carmichael Changed the Movement
On this day in 1966, Stokely Carmichael transformed the language of the civil rights movement when he called for “Black Power” during the March...
On This Day in 1877: Henry Ossian Flipper Graduates From West Point
(AURN News) — On June 14, 1877, Henry Ossian Flipper became the first African American to graduate from West Point.
Born enslaved in Georgia in...
On This Day in 1991: Michael Jordan Wins First NBA Championship
(AURN News) — On June 12, 1991, Michael Jordan led the Chicago Bulls to their first NBA championship.
The Bulls defeated the Los Angeles Lakers...