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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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Trump to PBS & NPR: No Tax Dollars for 'Woke News'
President Trump has signed an executive order slashing all federal funding to PBS and NPR, claiming they push “radical woke propaganda.” Critics warn the move threatens independent journalism and vital public media services across the U.S.
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Clarence O. Smith, Essence Co-Founder and Marke...
Clarence O. Smith, co-founder of Essence and marketing visionary, has passed away at 92. He helped launch the magazine and shaped it into a cultural and business powerhouse that celebrated and centered Black women.
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Acclaimed Jazz Vocalist Andy Bey Dies at 85
Jazz vocalist and pianist Andy Bey has passed away at 85. Renowned for his four-octave range and emotive performances, Bey’s career spanned collaborations with jazz greats and acclaimed solo projects.
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Kamala Harris Breaks Silence: Sounds the Alarm ...
Kamala Harris is speaking out, warning Americans about Trump’s second-term agenda. From tariffs to Project 2025, she says the nation faces an urgent threat to its democracy and economy.
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Trump Order Raises Alarms Over Militarization o...
Trump’s latest executive order calls for more military resources and training for local police. Critics warn it could lead to further militarization and erode civil liberties.
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President’s Media War Heats Up—Could NYT Be Pul...
Trump is taking aim at 60 Minutes and The New York Times, accusing the media giants of election interference. As legal threats grow, media and political tensions escalate.
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Dear Congress: Do Your Job
State treasurers are sounding the alarm—urging Congress to act as economic warning signs flash. With markets plunging and consumer confidence cratering, they say the clock is ticking.
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Tariff Tag Team: Trump Slams Amazon, Then Prais...
Trump lashed out at Amazon over a report linking product prices to tariffs—then quickly reversed course and praised Jeff Bezos. But behind the chaos, experts say tariffs are quietly driving up prices.
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#OTD: Final Episode of “The Cosby Show” Airs in...
On April 30, 1992, the NBC sitcom "The Cosby Show" aired its final episode. The groundbreaking show centered on an upper-middle-class Black family living in Brooklyn, New York.
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They Didn’t Quit Justice. Justice Quit Them
Over 100 attorneys have left the DOJ’s Civil Rights Division, saying they can’t support the Trump administration’s new priorities. As civil rights enforcement is gutted, critics ask: Who will defend justice now?
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Are Tariffs the New Trump Tax? Here’s What You ...
Tariffs are meant to protect U.S. industries—but many economists say they’re costing consumers more. Companies like Adidas are already warning of higher prices ahead.
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One Hundred Days, One Nation on Edge
Trump celebrates 100 days back in office—but across the country, anxiety is rising. With approval ratings near historic lows and sweeping cuts on the table, the nation faces deep uncertainty.
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Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Unveils 2025 Inductees
OutKast and Salt-N-Pepa are headed to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. The 2025 class celebrates innovators who reshaped music—and broke barriers along the way.
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Elon Musk Promised $2 Trillion in Cuts — $160 B...
Elon Musk’s government cost-cutting agency, DOGE, says it has saved $160 billion so far—well below the $2 trillion Musk promised. Critics and supporters are both weighing in.
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100 Days In: Trump's Economic Gamble Backfires
Trump’s economic gamble is showing cracks at the 100-day mark. With tariffs rising, consumer confidence sinking, and recession warnings flashing, experts question the cost of Trump’s trade overhaul.
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Trump Points Finger at Obama Over Ukraine Crisis
After meeting with Ukraine’s president at the Vatican, Trump blames Obama and Biden for Crimea’s fall and urges Putin to end the fighting with a peace deal.
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Alexis Herman, First Black U.S. Labor Secretary...
Alexis Herman, the trailblazing first Black U.S. labor secretary, has died at 77. A fierce advocate for civil rights and working families, her legacy shaped labor and politics for decades.
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Judging the Judge: Trump DOJ Goes Courthouse Hu...
A sitting judge faces arrest after clashing with Trump’s immigration crackdown. Critics say targeting the judiciary sets a dangerous precedent. Here’s what happened inside that Wisconsin courthouse.
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100 Days In: Trump's Economy Continues to Stumble
As Trump nears his 100th day back in office, the economy is flashing warning signs. Consumer confidence just hit its lowest point since the early 1980s, and inflation fears are climbing.
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#OTD: United Negro College Fund Incorporated
On this day in 1944, the United Negro College Fund was born. With a mission to support Black students and HBCUs, its motto—“A mind is a terrible thing to waste”—continues to inspire generations.
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The People to Trump: We Aren’t Buying It
Trump says he’s gaining support—but the polls say otherwise. New numbers show approval dropping across the board, even among Republicans.
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#OTD: James Richardson Exonerated After 21 Year...
In 1989, James Richardson walked free after 21 years behind bars for a crime he didn’t commit. His case exposed deep flaws in the justice system—and his fight for full compensation continues to echo today.
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Trump Signs 7 Executive Orders Targeting Educat...
Trump just signed 7 sweeping executive orders targeting civil rights in education. Disparate impact is gone, DEI is under fire, and schools may never look the same. Is this fairness—or erasure?
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Trump’s Approval Plummets
Trump’s approval rating has plunged to 40% as Americans push back on tariffs, executive orders, and sweeping agency cuts. With his second term’s first 100 days ending soon, resistance is rising.
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Trump DOJ Pulls Plug on Violence Prevention Fun...
Violence prevention groups just got blindsided. The Trump DOJ pulled funding from over 350 programs—with no warning. Cities like Baltimore now face summer without the tools that were saving lives.
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