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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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The Legacy Continues: Daughter of Late Sheila J...
Erica Lee Carter, the daughter of the late Sheila Jackson Lee, was sworn in as she fills her mother's legacy in the 118th Congress.
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#HollywoodLive: Denzel Washington Kissed a Boy ...
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Another Shocking Pick: Trump Taps RFK Jr. for H...
Known for his outspoken opposition to vaccines, Kennedy’s selection is expected to ignite intense debate and put pressure on Senate Republicans during the confirmation process.
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Ella Jenkins, Beloved Children’s Music Pioneer,...
Ella Jenkins, the celebrated musician who brought children’s songs like “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad” to life, passed away at 100 on Nov. 9.
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A Controversial MAGA Choice: Trump Taps Matt Ga...
Gaetz resigned from Congress yesterday, just ahead of the release of an internal House Ethics Committee report reportedly detailing allegations of sex trafficking, sexual misconduct, and drug use.
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Trump and Biden Begin Transition Talks at the W...
President-elect Donald Trump came with a list of questions on issues like the Middle East and the wars in Ukraine and Israel.
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#HollywoodLive: Two More Icons Gone, Rest in Peace
In this poignant episode of Hollywood Live, Tanya Hart pays tribute to two legendary icons we’ve lost: Judith Jamison and Roy Haynes Jr.
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This Day in History: Supreme Court Strikes Down...
The landmark decision marked a significant victory for the Civil Rights Movement and came as a direct result of the Montgomery Bus Boycott.
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The Power Handshake: Biden and Trump Meet to Ki...
President Joe Biden and President-elect Donald Trump met at 11:00 a.m., marking the official start of the presidential transfer of power.
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Trump's Cabinet Picks: Will It Be Chaos and Con...
President-elect Donald Trump is rapidly assembling his Cabinet of senior staff for his second term, laying the groundwork for a presidency expected to focus out the gate on tough immigration and major foreign policy shifts.
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#HollywoodLive: Marissa Bode’s Historic Role in...
Marissa, who has been acting since age 8, was left permanently disabled after a car accident at age 11 but never lost her passion for acting.
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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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