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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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Biden Felt Betrayed. Obama Had Doubts. This Boo...
Biden vs. Obama? A bombshell book uncovers betrayal, doubt, and drama that could reshape how we remember 2024. Hear the real story behind their fractured alliance.
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Next Stop El Salvador: Dems Take the Fight Inte...
A U.S. senator flies to El Salvador to fight for a deported dad’s return. Can Democrats break through Trump’s immigration wall—without GOP support?
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#OTD: Lincoln Signs D.C. Emancipation Act in 1862
April 16, 1862: Lincoln frees enslaved people in D.C. with a bold act of emancipation. Discover the history and impact behind this pivotal moment.
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#OTR: Alphonso David on the Elimination of DEI,...
Alphonso David, President & CEO of the Global Black Economic Forum talks Trump tariffs, the elimination of DEI and the socio-economic future of Black America.
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Federal Judge Takes Stand on Immigration
Judge halts key deportations under a rare Trump-era law. What’s the impact on Kilmar Abrego Garcia and others facing removal without a fair hearing?
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Why Buying a Home Just Got Even Harder
Homebuying just got tougher. Rates jumped to 7.125%, prices are high, and supply is tight. What does it mean for Americans chasing the dream to own?
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Trump Targets African American History Museum i...
Trump blasts the African American History Museum—now the director’s out. What’s behind the executive order, and what happens to the legacy it protects?
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Standoff at Harvard: Trump Administration Freez...
Harvard says no to Trump—and loses billions. A standoff over protests and DEI could reshape campus politics and federal funding in higher education.
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New Data Reveals Alarming Economic Decline
Consumer confidence just hit new lows. Inflation, layoffs, and recession fears surge as fresh data shows the economy worsening under Trump’s second term.
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Trump DOJ Ends Civil Rights Sewage Deal Protect...
A sewage crisis in Black Alabama towns just got worse. Trump’s DOJ killed a historic deal meant to help—blaming it on DEI. What’s next for Lowndes County?
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Trump and Bukele Decide Fate of Deported Migran...
Trump and Bukele met in the Oval Office—and shut the door on a deported father’s return. What does it mean for justice and migrant rights in the U.S.?
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#OTD: Elston Howard Breaks Yankees’ Color Barri...
Elston Howard made Yankees history on April 14, 1955. Hear how he shattered barriers and changed the game for Black athletes in Major League Baseball.
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Health Secretary Kennedy Sparks Alarm With Auti...
RFK Jr. says autism’s cause is close to being found. Experts push back, calling it misinformation. What’s really behind the Health Secretary’s bold claim?
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Poll Shows Mixed Views on Tariff War, Trump's E...
As Trump nears 100 days into term two, a new poll shows most voters fear tariff damage and disapprove of his handling of the economy and trade.
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Stuck in El Salvador — Thanks to the U.S.
Why is a Maryland dad still stuck in a Salvadoran prison? The Supreme Court weighs in as Trump officials face pressure to fix a wrongful deportation.
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#OTD in 1881: Spelman College Holds Its First C...
On April 11, 1881, Spelman College began in a church basement—now a top HBCU and key landmark in Black women’s educational history.
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Buy Now, Thank Me Later? Trump's Tariff Pause S...
President Trump's social media posts sparked market spikes ahead of a tariff pause announcement, raising concerns of potential insider trading violations.
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Proof of Suppression? House GOP Pushes Citizens...
House Republicans propose the SAVE Act, requiring proof of citizenship to vote, amid criticism it could suppress millions of eligible voters’ registrations.
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Why Are Gas Prices Now Higher?
U.S. gas prices rose in April 2025 due to seasonal refinery maintenance and the shift to summer-blend fuel, AAA reports. See how prices vary by state.
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#OTD: Congress Passes the Civil Rights Act of 1968
On April 10, 1968, Congress passed the Civil Rights Act of 1968, including the Fair Housing Act—banning racial discrimination in housing nationwide.
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Trump Puts Pause on Tariffs
After sending markets into free fall, President Donald Trump is now hitting pause on his global tariff plan. But not for China.
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Trump Blinks in Global Tariff Standoff?
President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced a 90-day pause on tariffs, softening his aggressive trade stance after markets plunged.
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#OTD: Marian Anderson Performs at Lincoln Memor...
The Daughters of the American Revolution had barred Anderson from performing, but former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt intervened—resigning from the group in protest and helping arrange the open-air performance.
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Trump's Trade War Heats Up; Pharmaceuticals May...
Trump’s new China tariffs spark global trade war fears, tank markets, and raise recession alarms—with pharmaceuticals possibly next in line.
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Harriet Tubman Erased, Then Restored: Park Serv...
The National Park Service is walking back quiet changes to its Underground Railroad webpage that dramatically downplayed Tubman's presence.
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