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Jesse Jackson Announcement
(AURN News) — On this day in 1983, civil rights leader the Rev. Jesse Jackson announced his historic run for president of the United...
Earl Lloyd Made History in 1950 as First African American to Play in an NBA Game
(AURN News) — On this day in 1950, Earl Lloyd made history as the first African American to play in an NBA game. Drafted...
BAMPFA Showcases Largest African American Quilt Collection
(AURN News) — According to Artnet.com, the Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA) is displaying the largest known collection of African American...
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 about race,...
On this day, October 28, 1798, Levi Coffin
On this day, October 28, 1798, Levi Coffin — later known as the “President of the Underground Railroad” — was born in what is...