EPISODE · Apr 6, 2026 · 1 MIN
Matthew Henson Reached the North Pole — History Took Decades to Recognize It
from AURN News · host Clay Cane, Jamie Jackson, Ebony McMorris
On April 6, 1909, Matthew Henson became the first African American to reach the North Pole alongside Robert Peary. Despite his critical role in the expedition, Henson’s achievements went largely unrecognized for decades before he received long-overdue honors. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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On April 6, 1909, Matthew Henson became the first African American to reach the North Pole alongside Robert Peary. Despite his critical role in the expedition, Henson’s achievements went largely unrecognized for decades before he received long-overdue honors. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter
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