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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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Justice Department Freezes Civil Rights Investi...
According to The New York Times, the Justice Department has halted new civil rights investigations and signaled it may backtrack on Biden-era agreements with police departments accused of discrimination or violence.
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Bipartisan Spirit Lives On in Biden's Letter to...
President Donald Trump revealed this week he has finally read the traditional letter left for him in the Oval Office by his predecessor, former President Joe Biden, describing it as "nice" and "inspirational."
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#HollywoodLive: Michelle Obama’s Silent Protest...
Tanya discusses former First Lady Michelle Obama’s notable absence from President-Elect Donald Trump’s inauguration.
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Pardons, Policies, and Power: Trump's First Mov...
In a whirlwind start to his second term, President Donald Trump issued roughly 1,500 pardons and commuted sentences for 14 individuals connected to the January 6th Capitol attack.
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#HollywoodLive: MSNBC President Rashida Jones S...
Tanya covers the breaking news of MSNBC President Rashida Jones stepping down after four impactful years leading the liberal news network.
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Trump Thanks Black and Latino Voters for White ...
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Biden Posthumously Pardons Marcus Garvey in Fin...
Garvey, convicted of mail fraud in the 1920s, was widely believed to be a victim of politically motivated charges.
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America's Changing Political Landscape
A new Gallup poll reveals significant shifts in American political ideology, with conservatives and liberals becoming increasingly dominant within their respective parties while the ranks of moderates continue to shrink.
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MLK and Inauguration Day Converge Amid Civil Ri...
Today marks a historic occasion in Washington, D.C., as President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take the oath of office for his second term while the nation honors the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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#OTR: Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett on the Sign...
Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett speaks on the significance of the U.S. Virgin Islands, the need for diversity, equity and inclusion in the democratic process; and the continued fight against marginalization.
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#HollywoodLive: Grammys with a Purpose - Fire R...
Tanya brings the latest updates from Hollywood as the community continues to recover from devastating wildfires.
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#HollywoodLive: Hope Amidst Wildfire Recovery: ...
Tanya highlights Beyoncé’s BeyGOOD initiative, which has donated $2.5 million to the LA Fire Relief Fund.
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Breaking Down the Supreme Court's TikTok Ruling
The Supreme Court unanimously upheld a federal law Friday that will effectively ban TikTok in the United States unless its Chinese owners sell their stake, rejecting claims that the measure violates First Amendment rights.
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Biden's Final Act: Freedom on the Horizon
This morning, President Joe Biden made history with a groundbreaking clemency announcement commuting the sentences of nearly 2,500 nonviolent drug offenders.
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Trump Warns Against Hiring Political Opponents
President-elect Donald Trump issued a statement this week on his social media platform Truth Social warning against recommending certain political figures and critics for positions in his incoming administration.
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#OTD: General Sherman Issues Special Field Orde...
On this day in 1865, Union General William T. Sherman issued Special Field Order No. 15, promising freed Black families 40 acres and an army mule.
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Biden's Farewell Warns of an 'Oligarchy Taking ...
President Joe Biden gave his last farewell address to the nation from his Oval Office and offered a stark warning to Americans.
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Inflation Increases in Biden's Final Month as P...
In President Joe Biden's final full month in office, inflation showed an uptick according to federal data, just days before President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration as the nation's 47th president.
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#OTR: Damon Hewitt on the Preservation of Civil...
President of the Lawyers' Committee, Damon Hewitt, speaks on their lawsuit against President-elect Donald Trump, the Proud Boys, the impact of the January 6th Insurrection and his organization's commitment to the preservation of civil rights during the Trump administration.
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#OTR: Rev. Sharpton on MLK Day, Joe Biden's Leg...
Rev. Sharpton, Founder and President of the National Action Network discusses the upcoming MLK March on Washington, President Joe Biden legacy, and the way forward for Black America under President-elect Donald Trump's administration.
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Biden Announces Ceasefire in Gaza, but Will It ...
President Joe Biden today announced a ceasefire and a potential end to the war in Gaza, marking a significant step toward peace in the region.
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Biden To Deliver Farewell Address From the Oval...
Tonight at 8 p.m., President Joe Biden will deliver his final address to the nation from the Oval Office, marking the end of his presidency after four challenging years and more than 50 years in public service.
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Vice President Harris Declines Pre-Tour of Resi...
Two sources familiar with Vice President-elect J.D. Vance’s plans noted he has not been invited by Vice President Kamala Harris.
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Trump Demands World Pay Up With IRS Shakeup
President-elect Donald Trump announced plans Tuesday to establish a new federal agency called the External Revenue Service, aimed at shifting the nation's revenue collection focus from domestic taxation to foreign trade sources.
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Sen. Duckworth Grills Pete Hegseth During Conte...
"You have not earned your place as Secretary of Defense. You, sir, are a no-go at this station,” Senator Tammy Duckworth said during the confirmation hearing of Pete Hegseth.
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