AURN News
American Urban Radio Networks has been telling stories of Black America since 1973. AURN is the only Black-owned network with a bureau in the White House. Journalists Ebony McMorris, Clay Cane, Jamie Jackson, and Tanya Hart deliver stories of interest to our community. AURN News encapsulates updates from Capitol Hill, as well as This Day in History, health & wellness, finance, education, technology, and entertainment.
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USAID in Crisis: Mass Layoffs and Shutdown Loom...
Late Tuesday, a directive was issued ordering all direct-hire employees worldwide to go on leave by Friday night and return to the U.S. within 30 days.
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#OTD: First Organized Black Migration to Africa...
On February 6, 1820, 88 free Black men and women set sail for Sierra Leone aboard the Mayflower of Liberia, marking the first organized Black migration to Africa.
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#OTD: Baseball Legend Hank Aaron Born in 1934
On this day (Feb. 5) in 1934, Hank Aaron, one of baseball’s greatest players, was born in Mobile, Alabama.
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Military Black Hawk Was Above Max Altitude in R...
In a significant development concerning last month's devastating aviation disaster, federal investigators revealed this week that a military helicopter was operating well above the maximum altitude recommended when it collided with a commercial airliner landing at Reagan Washington National Airport, resulting in 67 people losing their lives.
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Trump's Gaza Cleansing: Forced Exodus & a New E...
During a joint press conference with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, President Donald Trump declared that he wants the U.S. to take over the Gaza Strip and force the relocation of millions of Palestinians.
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U.S. Secures Canadian Border Deal Following Mex...
President Donald Trump announced a major border security agreement with Canada on Tuesday, his second major deal this week, following earlier threats of substantial tariffs against both our neighbors to the north and Mexico.
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#HollywoodLive: Grammy Fundraising Surpasses $1...
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Trump's Cabinet Drama: Will RFK Jr. & Gabbard S...
The fate of two of Trump's most controversial cabinet picks, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for Health and Human Services and Tulsi Gabbard for Director of National Intelligence, could come down to just a few votes.
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#OTD: Civil Rights Icon Rosa Parks Born in 1913
Parks' defining moment came on December 1, 1955, when she refused to surrender her bus seat to a white passenger in Montgomery, Alabama.
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#HollywoodLive: Beyoncé Wins Album of the Year ...
Beyoncé finally got her crowning glory of Best Album of the Year at the 67th Grammy Awards—something that has eluded her illustrious career for decades.
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Trump’s Trade War Heats Up: Mexico Sends Troops...
President Donald Trump is hitting pause, at least for now, on his steep 25 percent tariff on Mexican imports, just days after imposing them.
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Trump's Art of the Mexican Deal
President Donald Trump has initiated negotiations with Mexico after a direct conversation with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, aiming to address border security and trade relations.
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The Purge Continues: Trump Goes After FBI & DOJ
The Trump administration is making alarming moves inside the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
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Beyoncé Wins First Album of the Year Grammy for...
Beyoncé, the most decorated artist in Grammys history, won her first Album of the Year award last night for “Cowboy Carter,” making her the first Black woman in the 21st century to do so.
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FBI Director Nominee Called the N-Word
FBI director nominee Kash Patel revealed during his Senate confirmation hearing that he received death threats and racist messages after testifying before the January 6 committee.
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Trump’s Tariff Plan: Higher Prices, Job Losses,...
President Donald Trump is pushing ahead with aggressive new tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada, escalating his trade war strategy, despite warnings from economists that it could raise prices for Americans and slow economic growth.
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#OTD: Jackie Robinson Born in 1919
On this day (January 31) in 1919, Jackie Robinson was born in Cairo, Georgia. He would go on to change baseball and American history.V
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#HollywoodLive: Grammy Weekend Heats Up With St...
As we gear up for the 67th Grammy Awards, the battle for album of the year is heating up between Taylor Swift and Beyoncé, but there’s no clear frontrunner yet!
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The Economy Is Strong but Inflation Is Too
The Federal Reserve kept its key interest rate unchanged this week as officials noted the U.S. economy remains strong while inflation has moved closer to the central bank's target.
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Trump and His Cabinet Blame DEI for Deadly Plan...
The president wasted no time linking the tragedy to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies.
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#HollywoodLiveExtra: George Wallace and the New...
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Midair Collision Over D.C. Likely Kills 67, Inc...
A horrific midair collision over Washington, D.C. late Wednesday night has presumably left 67 people dead, including U.S. and Russian figure skating champions and three U.S. service members.
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#OTD: Morgan State University Founded in 1867
Established on January 30, 1867, in Baltimore, Maryland, Morgan State University is a historically Black institution with a rich history.
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#WhiteHouseWednesdays: Black History Month 2025...
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Trump Clarifies Ending Federal Work-From-Home
President Donald Trump clarified Wednesday that federal workers must return to their offices by February 6 or face termination, marking a significant shift in federal workplace policy.
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