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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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P.B.S. Pinchback, the first Black American to s...
P.B.S. Pinchback, the first Black American to serve as governor of a U.S. state, was born on May 10, 1837, to a formerly enslaved mother and her former enslaver.
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Black Unemployment Rate Declines, But Racial Di...
The Black unemployment rate in the United States decreased to 5.6 percent according to the latest jobs report from the Department of Labor, marking a decline after an uptick the previous month.
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Biden Administration Unveils $5.5 Billion Effor...
The Biden administration announced a sweeping $5.5 billion plan this week aimed at curbing homelessness and making housing more affordable.
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Focus on Antisemitism: Unpacking the Surge in K...
It marked the first congressional inquiry into antisemitism incidents in educational settings since the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, which sparked a nationwide increase of such cases.
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Dr. Valerie McCray Becomes First Black Woman to...
Dr. Valerie McCray made history by clinching the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate on Tuesday, becoming the first Black woman to secure such a nomination in Indiana's history.
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Defending History, Defying Hate: The Fight for ...
In a stand against efforts to bury Black history, leaders from the nation's major civil rights organizations have rallied behind the Freedom to Learn campaign.
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Hollywood Live: Shooting at Drake's Toronto Res...
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White House Declines to Comment on Marilyn Mosb...
When questioned about calls for President Joe Biden to pardon Marilyn Mosby, the former Baltimore City State's attorney, Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre adopted a noncommittal stance during Friday's White House press briefing.
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Immediate Action Sought on Haiti Crisis
On Wednesday morning, congressional leaders will demand decisive federal action to address Haiti's severe humanitarian and political turmoil.
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Hollywood Live: Kim Godwin is out as president ...
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Breaking the Myth: Yes, Black People Get Skin C...
As Skin Cancer Awareness Month begins, health organizations are sending an important reminder: Although less common, people of color are at risk and must stay vigilant about protection and early detection.
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Biden's Stand: Addressing Antisemitism Today
At the Holocaust Memorial Museum today, President Joe Biden is set to deliver a speech condemning antisemitism and aligning the tragic events of the Holocaust with the recent Hamas attacks on Israel this past October 7, the deadliest since World War II.
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Arkansas to Honor Daisy Bates and Johnny Cash w...
The state will soon be represented at the U.S. Capitol by civil rights leader Daisy Bates and musician Johnny Cash.
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Power Moves in the Motor City: VP Harris Drives...
Vice President Kamala Harris continued her Economic Opportunity Tour on Monday at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History in Detroit.
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Trial Tension: Trump's Inner Circle Takes the S...
The trial, now entering week number three, has prosecutors digging deeper into Trump's inner circle and building a case with testimonials from top aides.
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White House Responds to Police Presence at Coll...
The White House addressed the campus unrest last Friday, with Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre stating that decisions over police presence rest with the institutions themselves.
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On this day in 1960, President Eisenhower signe...
The significant legislation ushered in federal oversight of local voter registration sites and penalties for preventing individuals from registering to vote.
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Immigration Tops List of Americans' Concerns fo...
Immigration remains the number one concern among Americans, with more than a quarter citing it as the most important problem facing the nation, according to a new report released by Gallup.
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Medgar Evers to Receive Presidential Medal of F...
Evers, a distinguished World War II veteran and a prominent figure in the civil rights movement, tragically was assassinated on June 12, 1963, in the driveway of his residence in Jackson, Mississippi.
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Fed Holds Rates Steady, Signals No Rate Cuts Soon
The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged on Wednesday, maintaining its aggressive stance in the battle against stubbornly high inflation despite the growing economic risks.
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Campus Clashes: Biden's Balance on Protests and...
Speaking from the White House, President Biden emphasized that while America treasures free speech and dissent, it cannot descend into chaos.
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Canadian-American inventor Elijah McCoy was bor...
Raised by former slaves who had fled to Canada via the Underground Railroad, McCoy went on to patent nearly 60 inventions throughout his life.
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A Step Forward, But Miles to Go: Highlighting B...
Black women continue to face disproportionately high risks, with maternal mortality rates of 49.5 deaths per 100,000 live births, more than twice as high as their counterparts.
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Harris Calls Out Trump During Reproductive Free...
During her speech, she commented on a Time magazine article in which Trump said he would let red states monitor women's pregnancies and prosecute those who violate abortion bans.
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Professor, poet, and literary critic Sterling A...
Brown is best known for his work in educating and inspiring young poets during his tenure at Howard University.
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