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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160 Years Later: Harriet Tubman Posthumously Re...
Maryland officially recognized Harriet Tubman for her remarkable contributions during the Civil War, commissioning her as a Brigadier General in the Maryland National Guard this past Monday.
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Trump Reportedly Set To Nominate Marco Rubio as...
Rubio, first elected to the Senate in 2010 as a Tea Party leader, has been a vocal foreign policy hawk, especially on China and Iran, and recently echoed Trump’s stance on Ukraine, describing it as a “stalemate.”
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Trump Pressures GOP for Senate Recess Appointments
Donald Trump is set to be sworn in as the next president on Jan. 20, 2025, and he's already making some bold demands aimed at reshaping the Senate's agenda.
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#OTD: Xavier University of Louisiana Opens as N...
On this day, Nov. 11, 1915, Xavier University of Louisiana opened its doors in New Orleans, beginning its mission to educate Native American and Black students.
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Racist Texts Target Black Americans Post-Electi...
The day after Trump's election win, disturbing racist text messages flooded the phones of African Americans nationwide, telling them to return back to the nearest plantation and also threats of violence.
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#HollywoodLive: Beyoncé Leads 2025 Grammy Noms ...
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Biden Has 73 Days: What Will Happen Next?
Now a lame-duck president, questions arise about what actions President Biden may take in his final weeks in office.
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#OTD: Edward Brooke Elected as First Black U.S....
Edward William Brooke III, a Howard University graduate, made history as the first African American elected to the U.S. Senate by popular vote and the first Black politician from Massachusetts to serve in Congress.
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Biden: A Defeat, but Not Defeated
While acknowledging the sting of the loss, Biden reminded Americans that setbacks are part of the journey—not the end. “We accept the choice the country made,” he said, emphasizing unity and strength as cornerstones of democracy.
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Kamala Concedes, but the Fight Continues
Speaking to a crowd of thousands cheering and calling her name, with poise and gratitude, Harris expressed her pride in the campaign's unity and resolve, acknowledging the pain of defeat but urging Americans not to lose hope.
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#OTD: Lawrence Douglas Wilder Elected as Americ...
Lawrence Douglas Wilder, born on Jan. 17, 1931, and named after abolitionist Frederick Douglass, made history as America’s first Black governor when he was elected in Virginia on Nov. 7, 1989.
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Trump Secures Majority of White Women Voters Ag...
In an election that saw Vice President Kamala Harris become the first Democratic presidential candidate to lose the popular vote in 20 years, Donald Trump secured the majority of white women voters for the third consecutive time.
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#HollywoodLive: Kamala Harris Loses to Trump: A...
Tanya Hart delves into the aftermath of the recent election, reflecting on the significant support Hollywood threw behind Kamala Harris and what her loss to Donald Trump signals about the country’s current mindset.
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#HollywoodLive: 'Wicked' Is Coming to a Theater...
Tanya Hart covers the excitement surrounding the worldwide premiere of Wicked, the highly anticipated film telling the untold story of the Witches of Oz.
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Trump Clenches the White House, GOP Takes the S...
Donald Trump has clinched victory and become the president-elect in the race to the White House with 277 electoral votes.
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Advice From Grant Cardone That Will Change Your...
Grant Cardone, who built a multi-billion real estate empire after battling drug addiction and homelessness, has a controversial message about success: your failures won't make you stronger.
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Black and Hispanic Men Send Trump to White House
Former President Donald Trump secured victory over Vice President Kamala Harris in a historic election that saw significant shifts among minority voters, particularly among Black and Hispanic men.
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The Big Trump Comeback
The Donald Trump political comeback will be one studied for decades to come as the former president is on the brink of victory to become the nation’s 47th president.
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NAACP President Talks Voter Apathy and What's a...
Earlier today, NAACP President Derrick Johnson tweeted out, "Today, we make our voices heard. Voting is more than a right — it’s a powerful tool for change."
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#HollywoodLive: Remembering Quincy Jones' Legac...
Tanya Hart honors the legendary Quincy Jones, a powerhouse in the entertainment industry and a steadfast champion of civil rights for over seven decades.
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Election Day Is Here; What’s at Stake?
It's Election Day and polls are open across the U.S. So what's up for grabs?
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One Black Voter in Ohio Reflects on Journey fro...
For Shirley Thomas, a registered Democratic voter from Dayton, Ohio, today's presidential election between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump carries profound personal significance rooted in her early life experiences in the Jim Crow South.
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Americans Head to Polls in Historic Election Be...
Today is Election Day in America. Americans are set to decide between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump for the nation’s highest office.
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Does Trump Have the Electoral College Advantage?
Former President Donald Trump holds a significant Electoral College advantage over Vice President Kamala Harris as Americans cast their ballots today, with polling averages suggesting potential shifts in key battleground states.
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Is Virginia Now in Play?
With Election Day looming tomorrow, former President Donald Trump made a campaign stop in Salem, Virginia, over the weekend, despite the state's recent history of strongly favoring Democrats.
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