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American Urban Radio Networks (AURN) Archives is a collection of stories that represents an array of topics including politics, entertainment, finance, wealth building, education, sports, entrepreneurship, civil rights, and advocacy.
AURN is the nation’s only African-American controlled Radio & Digital network.
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AfroEconomics #52: Today's Black Man and His Money
This podcast highlights a report called “Black Men Making It in America.” The American Enterprise Institute published it in 2018, and as you may have guessed by the title, the report found some very positive statistics about our Black men. Plus....
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On The Record #93: Democratic Candidate Julian ...
Julian Castro talks to April about his Election 2020 run for president.
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Hollywood Live Extra #92: Director, producer an...
Director, producer and music exec Tina Davis talks about managing Chris Brown, artist development, and the TV show, The Next Big Thing.
8 min
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On The Record #92: Writer and civil rights acti...
Writer and civil rights activist Shaun King at the NAACP 110th National Convention.
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Hollywood Live Extra #91: Original Hidden Figur...
Original Hidden Figure Christine Barnes Richie and Salem College President Sandra Doran join AURN Entertainment Editor Tanya Hart.
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A Greater Story #19: Sam Collier with Guvna B
Sam Collier with Guvna B
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AfroEconomics #51: Women and Wealth (Part 2)
According to Black Enterprise, the average net worth of a Black women is $100!! Yes, I’m talking about right now. Stats like this hurt my heart. But the truth is the truth. We need to acknowledge it so we can do something about it. As Black women,...
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On The Record #91: NAACP President Derrick Johnson
AURN Washington Bureau Chief April Ryan speaks NAACP President Derrick Johnson about the president's race baiting, reparations, Election 2020, and the upcoming 110th Annual NAACP convention.
17 min
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On The Record #89: Lonnie Bunch, Director of Sm...
Lonnie Bunch, Director of Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture, has been the 14th Secretary of the Smithsonian the 14th Secretary of the Smithsonian by the Smithsonian Institution’s Board of Regents.
14 min
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Hollywood Live Extra #89: Jackie Jackson of the...
Jackie Jackson of the Jacksons and Gold Lemonade
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Hollywood Live Extra #88: Film director Euzahn ...
Euzhan Palcy is a film director, writer and producer from Martinique, French West Indies. She is notable for being the first Black woman to direct a film produced by a major Hollywood studio.
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AfroEconomics #50: Women in wealth (Part 1)
The most recent data from the American Center for Progress finds that 41% of mothers are the sole or primary breadwinners. That number is even higher for Black mothers.
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On The Record #88: The Daily Show Takes Trump T...
April Ryan discusses "The Daily Show" taking Trump's Twitter library to Washington, D.C.
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On The Record #87: Vivica A. Fox on prison refo...
Vivica A. Fox talks to April about prison reform, Trump, and her product line.
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Hollywood Live Extra #87: Emmanual director Bri...
On June 17th, 2015, a white supremacist walked into a bible study at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in downtown Charleston, South Carolina and murdered nine African Americans. This is the story of the victims and survivors of that...
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AfroEconomics #49: Grandparents financial plann...
According to a recent study by AARP, 94% of grandparents provide some level of monetary support for their grandchildren. Grandparents spend $179 billion per year on their grandchildren. That works out to $2,562 per grandparent per year, more than $200...
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AfroEconomics #48: The Black Tax
The "Black tax" is money high-income Black professionals give to their families to support them. For those who make above-average income, it is common to share good fortune with family less fortunate. When you give away your disposable income, even...
9 min
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On The Record #86: Reverend William Barber mini...
This week's guest, Reverend William Barber, minister and political activist of the NAACP and Poor People's Campaign.
25 min
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Hollywood Live Extra #86: Black Music Month kic...
The kickoff of Black Music month with special guest Kevin Flemming. On June 7, 1979 President Carter decreed June to be the month of Black Music.
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AfroEconomics #47: Too much of a good thing
There’s an African proverb that says “You don’t test the depth of a river with both feet.” If it’s deeper than you thought, you’re in trouble. And you don’t really want to put everything you have into a single investment, either. A...
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Hollywood Live Extra #85: Discussion about ment...
Discussion about mental health month with Ruth Soukup and her new book, "Do It Scared: Finding the courage to Face Your Fears, Overcome Adversity and Create a Life".
14 min
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On The Record #83: Van Jones talks about new sh...
Van Jones of CNN talks about his new show, "The Redemption Project," with AURN's April Ryan.
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On The Record #84: Gizelle Bryant of Housewives...
Gizelle Bryant of Real Housewives of Potomac talks about her new book "My Word".
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On The Record #85: Emily's List President on a ...
April Ryan is joined by Emily's List President Stephanie Schriock. Emily's List mission is work for larger leadership roles for pro-choice Democratic women in legislative bodies and executive seats so that families can benefit from the open-minded,...
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Hollywood Live Extra #84: Southland College Pre...
Southland College Prep High School's Robert Lane. Lane is the assistant to the CEO and the school’s only college counselor. Yet, he said his approach has resulted in a 100 percent college acceptance rate, including getting graduates into top...
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