AURN News
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.
Join journalists Ebony McMorris, Clay Cane, Jamie Jackson, and Tanya Hart for in-depth reporting, historic insights, and daily updates that inform and empower. Stay connected at aurn.com and follow @aurnonline on all social media platforms.
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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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Biden Reflects on Foreign Policy Legacy As Trum...
With less than a week left in office, President Joe Biden delivered a farewell speech at the State Department, defending his foreign policy record.
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What Did Trump and Obama Talk About at the Cart...
President-elect Donald Trump addressed public interest in his interaction with former President Barack Obama at Jimmy Carter's funeral, characterizing their exchange as friendly despite their political differences.
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Biden To Address Federal Response As L.A. Wildf...
President Joe Biden convened senior officials today for a briefing on the federal response to the catastrophic wildfires ravaging Los Angeles County.
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#HollywoodLive: The Game Offers Wildfire Relief...
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Need Help for Your Small Business?
The Biden administration is touting record-breaking numbers in small business growth and federal contract awards as it prepares for the transition of power.
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Charles Person, Youngest Original Freedom Rider...
Charles Person, the youngest of the 13 original Freedom Riders who traveled from Washington to Birmingham, Alabama, in 1961 to challenge segregation in interstate bus terminals, died on Wednesday, January 8.
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Trump Sentenced in New York Hush Money Case
President-elect Donald Trump was sentenced today in the New York hush-money case, marking the first time a convicted felon will take the oath of office as president.
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#OTD: Southern Christian Leadership Conference ...
Emerging from the success of the Montgomery Bus Boycott, which began in 1955, this pivotal organization was created by Southern civil rights leaders to coordinate efforts to end racial segregation and inequality in the South.
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#HollywoodLive: Apocalyptic Wildfires
Tanya reflects on the devastating wildfires currently ravaging Los Angeles County. Drawing from her experience covering military coups and wars, she describes the unparalleled destruction in neighborhoods like historic Altadena and the Pacific Palisades, which have been nearly wiped off the map.
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Young Adults Plan to Head Back to School in 2025
More than half of young adults are considering returning to college, with job market opportunities serving as a primary motivator, according to new data released by study.com.
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#HollywoodLive: Zendaya & Tom Holland Are Engag...
In this episode of Hollywood Live with Tanya Hart, love and heartbreak take center stage in Hollywood. Zendaya and Tom Holland are officially engaged!
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CFPB Rule To Erase $49 Billion in Medical Debt ...
According to a White House press release, a new final rule by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) will remove $49 billion in unpaid medical debt from credit reports, improving the financial standing of 15 million Americans.
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#WhiteHouseWednesdays: Trump’s Bold Plans and C...
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