AURN News
American Urban Radio Networks has been telling stories of Black America since 1973. AURN is the only Black-owned network with a bureau in the White House. Journalists Ebony McMorris, Clay Cane, Jamie Jackson, and Tanya Hart deliver stories of interest to our community. AURN News encapsulates updates from Capitol Hill, as well as This Day in History, health & wellness, finance, education, technology, and entertainment.
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White House Touts Black Women in Judicial Appoi...
In a White House press briefing this week, Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre highlighted President Biden's success in appointing a more diverse federal judiciary, an issue of particular importance to the nation's Black community.
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Fed Minutes Show Inflation Battle Dragging On L...
The Federal Reserve remains locked in an intense battle against stubbornly high inflation, with policymakers signaling the road ahead will be longer and bumpier than previously anticipated, according to minutes from their latest Federal Open Market Committee meeting released Wednesday.
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Voting Laws: New Restrictions and Expansions Im...
With the 2024 general election approaching, a wave of new voting laws is shaping the electoral landscape, continuing the trend from recent years.
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On this day in 1976: Langston Hughes, Harlem Re...
On May 22, 1967, in New York City, Langston Hughes, renowned poet, playwright, and columnist, passed away due to complications from prostate cancer at the age of 65.
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Biden Welcomes Kenyan President for Historic St...
President Joe Biden is hosting Kenyan President William Ruto at the White House for a historic three-day state visit, marking the first such honor for an African nation since 2008.
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Biden Administration Taps Gas Reserves to Ease ...
The Department of Energy announced it will sell 1 million barrels of gasoline—equivalent to 42 million gallons—from the Northeast Gasoline Supply Reserve.
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HUD Announces $5 Million Allocation to HBCUs fo...
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has allocated $5 million in funding for HBCUs to conduct housing and community research development.
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On this day in 1971, Christopher Wallace, aka N...
Christopher Wallace, who would go on to be known as the rapper Notorious B.I.G., was born on May 21, 1972, in Brooklyn, New York.
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New Voting Laws: Urgency for Black Voters
According to the Brennan Center for Justice, nearly half of U.S. states have enacted new voting laws ahead of the 2024 general election, many of which impose significant restrictions.
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White House Pushes for Bipartisan Border Bill A...
The White House is pushing for the Senate to pass a sweeping bipartisan bill aimed at what it claims will strengthen border security and overhaul the nation's immigration system. House Republicans have already signaled the effort will go nowhere.
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Biden at Morehouse: Ceasefire Call and Black Em...
The president highlighted substantial investments in HBCUs, totaling over $16 billion, efforts to increase Black educator diversity, and initiatives supporting Black-owned businesses.
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Frontier Airlines' Major Fee Overhaul
Budget carrier Frontier Airlines is shaking up its pricing model, unveiling what it calls "The New Frontier" with upfront pricing and options, including new bundled Economy, Premium, and Business seat selections.
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President Biden Addresses Black Voters in Speec...
In both speeches, Biden highlighted his administration's $16 billion investment in historically Black colleges and universities, the historically low Black unemployment rate, efforts to reduce prescription drug prices, and actions on student debt relief.
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Biden-Harris Administration Invests $16B in HBCUs
The Biden-Harris administration announced a record $16 billion in federal funding for historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) from fiscal years 2021 to 2024.
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Supreme Court's Landmark Brown v. Board Decisio...
The decision is considered a significant milestone in the nation’s civil rights history, as it paved the way for the courts to end racial segregation in public facilities and accommodations.
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Commencement Controversy: Biden's Honorary Degr...
On May 19, President Biden will speak during the graduation ceremony, but a faction of Morehouse facility is rethinking the decision to award him an honorary degree.
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Biden Honors Brown v. Board Legacy
Friday, May 17, marks the 70th anniversary of the Brown v. Board SCOTUS decision where nine justices unanimously struck down "separate but equal" and ruled that schools segregated by race did not provide an equal education.
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Legacy of John Conyers Jr.: From Detroit to Dec...
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Alsobrooks Triumphs in Maryland Democratic Sena...
Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks clinched Maryland’s Democratic Senate primary, according to NBC News, prevailing over self-funded Rep. David Trone following a contentious and costly campaign.
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Consumer Prices Continue Upward Climb in April
Consumer prices rose in April, with Americans now seeing even higher housing, medical, transportation, and gasoline costs, according to the latest data released Wednesday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Household Debt Crisis Continues to Spiral Out o...
The unrelenting rise of household debt shows no signs of abating, as a troubling new report from the New York Federal Reserve reveals Americans are continuing to drown in a sea of credit and housing debt.
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CNN To Host June Biden-Trump Presidential Debate
CNN has announced it will host the debate on June 27 at 9 p.m. from its studio in Atlanta, Georgia. To ensure an uninterrupted discussion, no live audience will be present.
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Pentagon Responds to Shooting Death of Black Ai...
The Pentagon is responding to the shooting death of a 23-year-old Black airman who was killed by an Okaloosa County, Florida deputy last week.
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Back to the Past: VA School Board Votes to Rest...
In a controversial decision, the Shenandoah County School Board in Virginia voted 5-1 to rename two schools after Confederate leaders, just four years after the names were removed.
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Justice for Airman: Demand for Transparency in ...
Florida police have released video of the shocking killing of 23-year-old U.S. Airman Roger Fortson by Okaloosa County Police.
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