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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 Unveils Bold Agenda To Empower Black Men...
Harris is doubling down on her efforts to win over Black male voters, with polls showing nearly 20 percent of Black men are leaning toward Donald Trump.
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Voting Rights Under Pressure: Hurricanes and La...
With just 25 days until the general election, voting rights are under immense strain, particularly in the South, where Hurricanes Helene and Milton have severely disrupted election planning.
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NAACP Sues To Extend Voter Registration in GA
The NAACP, alongside other key advocacy groups, has filed a motion to extend the voter registration deadline in Georgia following the devastating impact of Hurricane Helene.
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Hollywood Live: Who is the richest female music...
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This Day in History: Jazz Legend Thelonious Mon...
Born on Oct. 10, 1917, in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, Thelonious Sphere Monk became one of the most influential figures in jazz history.
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Hurricane Milton Wreaks Havoc Across Florida
Hurricane Milton slammed into Florida Wednesday night, causing widespread devastation before heading into the Atlantic, making landfall as a category 3 storm.
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This Day in History: Frank Robinson Becomes MLB...
Frank Robinson, after an illustrious career as an outfielder and base runner with 586 home runs, made history on Oct. 9, 1974, by becoming Major League Baseball's first African-American field manager with the Cleveland Indians.
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Hollywood Live: Cissy Houston, an iconic gospel...
Tanya Hart honors the life and legacy of gospel icon Cissy Houston, the mother of the late Whitney Houston, who passed away at the age of 91 in her New Jersey home.
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Tornado Threat Intensifies As Hurricane Milton ...
A tornado watch has been issued through 9 p.m. EDT Wednesday, covering a large area from Orlando south to Lake Okeechobee and extending across much of central and southern Florida.
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Historic Hurricane Milton Approaches Florida's ...
As of 11 a.m. EDT on Wednesday, Milton was located approximately 190 miles southwest of Tampa, moving northeast at 17 mph. The National Hurricane Center reports that multiple life-threatening hazards are expected to impact much of Florida from Wednesday afternoon through Thursday.
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White House Braces for Dual Hurricanes Amid Fun...
Florida is bracing for the catastrophic Hurricane Milton, expected to hit landfall as a category 5 storm with winds of over 160 miles per hour and a storm surge of up to 12 feet. The White House is in full response mode.
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HUD's $420M Push To Remove Lead Hazards Aims To...
The Department of Housing and Urban Development has announced over $420 million in funding to eliminate lead hazards from homes across 32 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico.
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Cissy Houston, Grammy-Winning Gospel Legend and...
Cissy Houston, a two-time Grammy-winning gospel and soul singer who performed alongside legends like Aretha Franklin, has died at 91, according to The Associated Press.
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Harris Slams Trump For False Claims on Hurrican...
Kamala Harris rebuked Donald Trump for what she says are lies he's been spreading about FEMA and the resources it distributes.
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Hollywood Live: Bronny James’ Sweet Shoutout & ...
Tanya Hart shares the cutest story of the week: Bronny James and his girlfriend Parker Whitfield celebrating National Boyfriend Day.
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Hurricane Milton Now Threatens Florida's West a...
Hurricane Milton is now prompting officials to issue hurricane and storm surge warnings for nearly the entire state of Florida.
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Hurricane Milton Leads to Evacuations
Florida's Gulf Coast is preparing for another potentially catastrophic hurricane, just weeks after Hurricane Helene battered the state's Big Bend region. Hurricane Milton has rapidly intensified into a Category 5 storm.
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Hurricane Milton Threatens Florida's Coastline
Hurricane Milton is now a Category 5 storm heading toward Florida’s Gulf Coast, with the Tampa Bay area expected to take the brunt of the hit by Wednesday.
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One Year of War: Calls for Ceasefire Amidst Dev...
Today, President Joe Biden and the First Lady will mark one year since Hamas' brutal Oct. 7 terrorist attack when militants killed 1,200 people in Israel during a music festival.
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Kamala Harris Embarks on Media Blitz As Early V...
Vice President Kamala Harris is set to make a major media push this week as early voting kicks off, with a series of high-profile interviews before heading to the West Coast.
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Hollywood Live: Taylor Swift’s Surge After Harr...
Tanya also explores the controversy surrounding Beyoncé’s country album, Cowboy Carter, which recently made history on Billboard’s Top Country Album Charts but was snubbed by the Country Music Awards.
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Black Excellence Shines: Dave Steward Ranks Amo...
The latest Forbes 400 list of the nation's wealthiest individuals features Steward as the richest Black man in America, with a remarkable net worth of $11.4 billion.
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Haitian American Congresswoman Advocates for Ha...
Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, the only Haitian-American in Congress, is championing policies to support Haiti and strengthen U.S. trade relations with Caribbean nations.
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A Break Down of the Latino Vote
A new NBC/Telemundo poll reveals a breakdown of Latino voting patterns as the 2024 presidential election approaches.
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Job Market Shows Strength in September
The U.S. economy added 254,000 jobs in September, with the unemployment rate holding steady at 4.1%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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