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AURN News brings you the stories that matter to Black America. Since 1973, American Urban Radio Networks has amplified Black voices and covered the issues that shape our lives. As the only Black-owned media network with a White House bureau, AURN delivers trusted, timely news from Capitol Hill, as well as This Day in History, health & wellness, finance, education, technology, and entertainment.
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Poll Shows Menefee Leading in Texas House Race
Christian Menefee leads a crowded Texas House race, according to a new Hobby School poll. The Harris County attorney says his campaign is gaining momentum and reflects a fight for democracy itself.
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East Wing Demolished as Oversight Questions Grow
The White House confirms the East Wing has been torn down for a $300 million ballroom project. Officials say it’s privately funded, but oversight and transparency questions remain.
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Tallahassee Golf Course Sale Sparks Outrage Ove...
A Florida city faces outrage after plans to sell a golf course built over the graves of enslaved people. Archaeologists found dozens of burial sites, but no memorial has been built.
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Affirmative Action Ban Shrinks Black Campus Div...
Black enrollment is falling fast at elite universities after the Supreme Court’s affirmative action ban. Some schools are seeing historic lows not seen since the civil rights era.
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Poll: Most Americans Disapprove of East Wing De...
A YouGov poll finds Americans largely oppose plans to demolish the East Wing of the White House to build a $300 million ballroom for President Trump.
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Judge Demands DOJ Release Video in McIver Case
A federal judge orders prosecutors to release new video evidence in the case of N.J. Rep. LaMonica McIver, accused of assaulting immigration agents.
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The Hunger Clock Is Ticking
Millions could lose food assistance as the government shutdown threatens SNAP benefits and deepens America’s hunger crisis.
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Map Warfare: NC GOP Maps Seen as Weakening Blac...
Protests erupt in North Carolina as Republicans approve new maps critics say weaken Black voting power and lock in control ahead of 2026.
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Black Leaders Make Case for Trump
At the Black Conservative Federation’s Solutions Summit, leaders focused on access to power, policy, and creating solutions — not just messaging.
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Trump Nominee Withdraws After Racist Texts Surface
Trump’s pick to lead the Office of Special Counsel withdraws after racist text messages surface, sparking outrage from both parties.
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North Carolina GOP Map Sparks Civil Rights Back...
Republicans in North Carolina approve a new congressional map that could shift another U.S. House seat to the GOP, drawing sharp criticism from Democrats and civil rights groups.
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John Boyd: Trump’s Tariffs Devastate Black Farmers
John Boyd says President Trump’s tariffs are driving up costs and threatening the survival of Black farmers across the U.S.
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Americans Still Don’t Want a King
Polls show Trump’s approval rating holding steady even as No Kings protests and the government shutdown fuel frustration nationwide.
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Court Backs Trump on Portland National Guard De...
A federal court clears the way for Trump to deploy the Oregon National Guard to Portland, sparking pushback from state leaders over power and sovereignty.
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Report: Trump May Commute Diddy’s Prison Sentence
TMZ reports that President Trump may commute Diddy’s prison sentence as early as this week, though the White House denies the claim.
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Poll: Even Republicans Admit Trump Targets Critics
A new Pew poll shows even some Republicans say President Trump uses his power to punish critics as concerns rise about his growing authority.
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Thousands Join ‘No Kings’ Protest Against Trump...
Tens of thousands marched in New York City for the No Kings protest, denouncing Trump’s policies during a nationwide day of defiance.
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Trump Mocks Protesters With AI Video
Millions protested nationwide on No Kings Day, while President Trump mocked the movement with an AI-generated video depicting himself attacking protesters.
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#OTD: Anita Hill Faced the Senate — and Changed...
On this day in 1991, Anita Hill testified before the Senate about Clarence Thomas, reshaping how America understood sexual harassment and power.
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Morgan State Gets $103M From MacKenzie Scott
Morgan State University receives a $63 million gift from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott, bringing her total donations to the HBCU to $103 million.
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Chamber Sues Trump Over $100K Visa Fee
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce sues the Trump administration over a $100,000 visa fee it calls unlawful and burdensome for small businesses.
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Lerone Bennett Jr. — The Historian Who Reframed...
Historian and journalist Lerone Bennett Jr., born Oct. 13, 1928, helped redefine America’s understanding of Black history through his decades at Ebony magazine.
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Judge Orders ICE to Wear Body Cameras
A federal judge orders ICE officers in Chicago to wear body cameras after reports of excessive force. Gov. J.B. Pritzker praises the move.
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Anti-Fascism Scholar Fleeing U.S. After Death T...
Rutgers historian Mark Bray tells AURN News he and his family fled to Spain after threats linked to his anti-fascism research.
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Judge Blocks Trump Administration Layoffs Durin...
A federal judge halts the Trump administration’s plan to lay off thousands of workers during the government shutdown, citing overreach of authority.
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