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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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Harris-Walz Ticket Begins on the Road to the Wh...
Vice President Kamala Harris and her new running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, hit the road to rally support after last night's electrifying campaign kickoff in the City of Brotherly Love.
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Rep. Cori Bush Loses Primary to Wesley Bell in ...
Rep. Cori Bush of Missouri, one of the most outspoken progressives in the House, lost her primary on Tuesday to Wesley Bell, a county prosecutor who ran as a progressive and pragmatist.
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Voting Rights Act at 59: A Legacy of Progress, ...
The past decade has seen the Supreme Court relentlessly chip away at the achievements of the civil rights movement.
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Dream Team: Harris Taps Gov. Walz As Running Mate
Vice President Kamala Harris has announced Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate for the 2024 presidential election.
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This Day in History: President Lyndon B. Johnso...
African Americans were guaranteed the right to vote when President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act on August 6, 1965.
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Hollywood Live: Wesley Snipes is still slaying ...
esley Snipes is back in the spotlight, reprising his iconic role as Blade in the latest Deadpool & Wolverine film. Meanwhile, the drama unfolds in Cardi B’s personal life as she files for divorce from Offset while expecting their third child.
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Musk’s AI Voter Misinformation: Secretaries of ...
In a critical move ahead of the 2024 election, five Secretaries of State are urging Elon Musk to rectify inaccuracies shared by X's AI chatbot Grok.
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Unemployment Rate Rises: U.S. Job Growth Slows
U.S. job growth slowed in July as the unemployment rate ticked up, signaling a gradual cooling in the labor market amid the Federal Reserve's efforts to tame inflation.
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This Day in History: Theodore “Tiger” Flowers, ...
Boxer Theodore "Tiger" Flowers was born on August 5, 1895, in Georgia. Flowers made history as the first Black boxer to win the world middleweight championship.
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Kamala Harris to Announce Running Mate and Kick...
Harris is set to reveal her running mate on Tuesday and hit the road for a high-energy seven-state tour, starting in Philadelphia and targeting key battleground states.
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Remembering Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee: A Champion...
The nation mourns the loss of Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, a steadfast advocate for civil rights and social justice, who represented Texas’ 18th congressional district since 1995.
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This Day in History: Celebrating the 100th Birt...
Born on August 2, 1924, Baldwin is celebrated for his profound essays, novels, and plays that explored race, sexuality, and identity with unmatched eloquence and insight.
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Hollywood Live: 50 Cent's Hollywood Takeover & ...
Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson is making waves with his ambitious plans to transform Millennium Movie Studios in Shreveport, Louisiana, into a hub for film and TV production.
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Heroes Return: Biden Secures Freedom for Americ...
In a significant diplomatic breakthrough, President Joe Biden announced today the release of four Americans imprisoned in Russia as part of a major prisoner swap.
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Hollywood Live: The NABJ Convention has caused ...
In this episode of Hollywood Live with Tanya Hart, we dive into the controversy surrounding the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) and their decision to invite Donald Trump to speak at their annual convention in Chicago
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This Day in History: Dr. Benjamin Mays, Influen...
Dr. Benjamin Elijah Mays was born on August 1, 1894. Remembered mostly for his close friendship with Martin Luther King Jr. and his presidential tenure at Morehouse College, Dr. Mays left a lasting impression on academia and the civil rights movement.
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Biden-Harris Admin Delivers Relief to Discrimin...
Relief is coming to over 43,000 farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners through the Biden-Harris administration's Discrimination Financial Assistance Program, established under the Inflation Reduction Act.
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The Lies You Tell: Trump Questions VP Harris’ B...
During a panel discussion at the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) conference, former President Donald Trump made controversial statements questioning Vice President Kamala Harris’s Black heritage, suggesting she only recently “turned Black.”
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Economy Shows Robust Growth, But Inflation Remains
The U.S. economy maintained its strong momentum in the second quarter of 2024, with GDP expanding at an annual rate of 2.8 percent, according to data released last Thursday by the Department of Commerce.
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This Day in History: Civil Rights Leader Whitne...
Civil rights activist Whitney M. Young Jr., born on July 31, 1921, in Lincoln Ridge, Kentucky, is best known for expanding the reach of the National Urban League.
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No More Open Seating on Southwest
In a major shift from its longstanding open seating policy, Southwest Airlines announced it will introduce assigned and premium seating options.
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Protests Continue As NABJ Hosts Panel Discussio...
Former President Donald Trump is expected to speak today at noon at the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) annual convention -- a move that has sparked much backlash and outrage.
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NABJ Hosts Trump Amidst Controversy: 'Not an En...
The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) annual convention in Chicago is stirring controversy as former President Donald Trump is set to participate in a question-and-answer session.
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190K Participants and Celebrity Support Helps "...
On Monday evening, the "White Dudes for Harris" initiative raised over $4 million, drawing more than 190,000 participants and 150,000 new group members.
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"White Dudes for Harris" Raise $4M, Vow More Su...
After raising nearly $4 million and having over 190,000 attendees on their call, "White Dudes for Harris" found out their accounts on X were suspended by Elon Musk.
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