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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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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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Biden Urges Accountability in Op-Ed, Calls for ...
In an op-ed published Monday, President Joe Biden asserted that "no one," including Supreme Court justices, is above the law and advocated for term limits and an enforceable ethics code for the high court.
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Biden's Bold Plan For Reforming the Supreme Cou...
President Joe Biden is set to announce a bold plan to reform the Supreme Court and ensure no president is above the law.
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Hollywood Live: Deadpool & Wolverine Premiere
In this exciting episode of Hollywood Live, Tanya Hart brings you the latest buzz from the London premiere of the highly anticipated blockbuster, “Deadpool & Wolverine.”
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Hollywood Live: Joy Reid has a scathing message...
Reid highlights Harris’s potential to make history as the first female and first Asian American president of the U.S.
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Hollywood Live: Oprah Winfrey and her BFF rumors
prah Winfrey addresses long-standing rumors about her relationship with Gayle King, emphasizing their strong, platonic bond during an interview with Melinda French Gates.
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If You're Scared Say You're Scared: Trump Pulls...
Trump's campaign stated that committing now would be premature, as Harris' nomination isn't finalized. Harris responded on social media questioning Trump's commitment to debate "any time, any place."
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Record-Breaking Zoom Call by Over 164K White Wo...
Known as "White Women: Answer the Call," this unprecedented event became the largest Zoom meeting ever, causing the platform to crash, and generating nearly $2 million in under an hour.
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Power Moves: Obamas Back Kamala As the Next Com...
Many were asking when it was going to happen. Well, former President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama called Vice President Kamala Harris to formally endorse and throw their weight behind her as the next president of the United States.
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Harris Camp Unveils First Ad Featuring Beyoncé'...
"There are some people who think we should be a country of chaos, of fear, of hate. But us? We choose something different."
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Biden Passes the Torch to VP Harris in an Addre...
"My fellow Americans, it has been the privilege of my life to serve this nation for over 50 years. Nowhere else on earth could a kid with a stutter from modest beginnings in Scranton, Pennsylvania, and Claymont, Delaware, one day sit behind the resolute desk in the Oval Office as president of the United States."
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This Day in History: U.S. Government Admits Rol...
On July 25, 1972, the U.S. government acknowledged its role in the infamous Tuskegee syphilis experiment, a 40-year study conducted by the United States Public Health Service at Tuskegee Institute, involving 600 poor Black sharecroppers from Macon County, Alabama.
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Harris Camp Details 4-Step Plan to Winning the ...
Vice President Kamala Harris is now the Democrat's presumptive nominee for president, and the campaign has come out with a memo detailing a four-step guide to how she can win the presidency.
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GOP Criticizes Kamala Harris' Presidential Bid,...
Less than a day after Vice President Kamala Harris announced her presidential bid, some Republicans targeted her race in their critiques.
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Black Men Unite for Harris: 53K Join 'Win With ...
53,000 joined in with Win With Black Men, a call to support Vice President Kamala Harris to become America's next president.
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Hollywood Live: George Clooney and Beyoncé Supp...
In this episode of Hollywood Live, Tanya Hart discusses George Clooney’s commendation of President Joe Biden’s decision to exit the 2024 presidential race and his support for Vice President Kamala Harris’s bid.
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Hollywood Live Extra with Tanya Hart: Behind th...
In this episode of Hollywood Live Extra, Tanya Hart sits down with the inimitable Laurieann Gibson, the new judge on Hulu’s reality competition show “Dress My Tour.”
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The Harris-Biden Ticket Is Now in Full Play
In her first campaign appearance, Vice President Kamala Harris came out swinging at the Republican Party and former President Donald Trump, saying she would put her record against his at any time.
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This Day in History: E. Lynn Harris, Trailblazi...
On July 23, 2009, the literary world mourned the loss of Everette "E" Lynn Harris, a New York Times bestselling author whose groundbreaking work gave voice to the experiences of Black gay men.
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Black Women Rally Behind Harris: 44K Join 'Win ...
On Sunday, 40,000 women gathered on a Zoom call to show support and rally behind Vice President Kamala Harris to become the Democratic presidential nominee after President Joe Biden said he would not run.
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