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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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Brad Lander Arrested Inside Immigration Court i...
Mayoral candidate Brad Lander was arrested after physically intervening during a federal immigration arrest in a Manhattan courthouse.
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NAACP Shuts Out Trump, Breaking 116-Year Tradition
The NAACP will not invite President Trump to its national convention, citing threats to the Constitution and democratic values.
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Trump Launches Gold Phone, Wireless Service Ami...
President Trump’s new wireless venture, Trump Mobile, includes a flashy gold phone and a politically priced plan, raising ethics concerns.
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#OTD: Tuskegee Boycott Launched to Fight Voter ...
On June 17, 1957, Black residents in Tuskegee, Alabama, began a four-year boycott against racist gerrymandering. Their efforts helped win a Supreme Court victory.
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Trump Ousts Nuclear Regulator, Sparking Safety ...
President Trump removes NRC Commissioner Christopher Hanson without cause, upending decades of independent nuclear oversight.
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Trump Mobile Launch Sparks Ethics Debate
With Trump in office, his sons launch a new phone service. Critics ask: business innovation or political conflict?
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#OTD in 1822: Denmark Vesey’s Slave Revolt Foiled
On June 16, 1822, Denmark Vesey’s planned uprising in Charleston was uncovered and crushed before it began. He and 34 others were executed.
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Manhunt Ends in Arrest for Minnesota Lawmaker S...
Vance Boelter is in custody after a two-day manhunt tied to deadly attacks on prominent Minnesota lawmakers and their families.
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Iran-Israel Tensions Explode: Missile Launch Ma...
Iran fires over 150 missiles at Israel following Israeli strikes on nuclear facilities, in the most intense military exchange in years.
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Poll: Trump’s Health and Tax Bill Faces Backlash
A Quinnipiac poll finds strong opposition to Trump’s proposed Medicaid cuts and tax breaks, raising doubts about his second-term agenda.
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‘No Kings Day’ Rallies Nationwide Push Back on ...
As Trump stages a $45M military parade, activists across all 50 states rally under the “No Kings Day” banner to oppose authoritarian symbolism.
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#OTD: Thurgood Marshall Makes History on the Su...
On June 13, 1967, Thurgood Marshall became the first Black justice on the U.S. Supreme Court. His legal career shaped the fight for civil rights.
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Suburban Homeownership Declines as Renters Surge
A new report reveals that renters now outnumber homeowners in 203 U.S. suburbs — a shift driven by affordability, migration, and remote work.
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Sen. Padilla Forcibly Removed From Immigration ...
Sen. Alex Padilla was handcuffed during Secretary Noem’s briefing after challenging the administration’s immigration tactics.
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Fiery Fallout: Air India Flight AI171 Crashes i...
An Air India Boeing 787 crash in Ahmedabad leaves 242 presumed dead, marking the first fatal accident for the Dreamliner series. Investigations are underway.
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Ananda Lewis, MTV Icon and Advocate, Passes Awa...
We remember Ananda Lewis, the dynamic VJ and talk show host who rose to fame on MTV and later shared her courageous fight against breast cancer. Her impact on culture and media is undeniable.
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Musk Retreats From Trump Feud, Tesla Shares Bou...
Elon Musk walks back his online feud with President Trump, deletes posts, and signals a possible pause in political drama as Tesla stock rebounds.
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Inflation Slows, But Rent and Food Keep Climbing
The latest inflation numbers show little relief for working families, with rent, food, and healthcare costs still rising despite a flat CPI report.
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Pentagon Faces Scrutiny Over Parade and Protest...
Lawmakers grill Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over a $45M Army parade and deployment of troops to L.A. amid immigration protests.
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Rep. McIver Indicted Over Immigration Detention...
Congresswoman LaMonica McIver faces up to eight years in prison after allegedly interfering with immigration officers during a Newark detention center visit.
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Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s DEI Grant Crackdown
A California judge halts the Trump administration’s push to restrict diversity and transgender inclusion in federal grant programs.
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Black CEO Brings Solar Power and Jobs to Rural ...
Robert N. Black III is transforming a closed coal plant into a massive solar facility — and a new future for working families.
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Trump’s Troops Face Off With Protesters in L.A.
Federal troops clash with immigrant rights protesters in Los Angeles as state leaders push back on President Trump’s controversial deployment.
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Remembering Sly Stone: The Sound of a Revolution
We remember the life and legacy of Sly Stone, the iconic leader of Sly and the Family Stone, whose music defined an era of funk, soul and change.
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Trump’s NIH Cuts: Scientists Sound the Alarm
Over $12 billion in NIH funding was slashed, prompting top researchers to warn of catastrophic consequences for public health and scientific freedom.
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