AURN News
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.
Join journalists Ebony McMorris, Clay Cane, Jamie Jackson, and Tanya Hart for in-depth reporting, historic insights, and daily updates that inform and empower. Stay connected at aurn.com and follow @aurnonline on all social media platforms.
101
#OTD: Crispus Attucks Killed in Boston Massacre
Crispus Attucks became the first person killed in the Boston Massacre on March 5, 1770.
1 min
102
CBC Accuses Trump Immigration Policy of Targeti...
The Congressional Black Caucus accuses the Trump administration of immigration policies disproportionately affecting majority-Black countries.
1 min
103
Virginia Redistricting Vote: Obama Urges “Yes” ...
Former President Barack Obama urges Virginians to support a redistricting amendment ahead of the April election.
1 min
104
Senate Rejects War Powers Limits on Iran Conflict
The Senate blocks a war powers resolution aimed at limiting President Donald Trump’s authority in the ongoing conflict with Iran.
1 min
105
Talarico Wins Texas Democratic Primary, GOP Run...
James Talarico wins the Democratic Senate primary in Texas while Republicans John Cornyn and Ken Paxton head toward a runoff election.
1 min
106
#OTD: Garrett A. Morgan, Influential Black Inve...
Inventor Garrett A. Morgan, known for the early traffic signal and a lifesaving gas mask, was born on this day in 1877.
1 min
107
UBS Warns U.S. Market Could Lose Its Edge
UBS warns the U.S. market could lose momentum as investors diversify globally and economic uncertainty grows.
1 min
108
U.S. Expects Control of Iranian Skies as War Po...
U.S. officials say American and Israeli forces could control Iranian airspace within days, but debate is growing in Washington over the legality of the war.
1 min
109
Tillis Threatens DHS Nomination Block After Hea...
Sen. Tom Tillis threatens to block DHS nominations after accusing Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem of leadership failures during a tense Senate hearing.
1 min
110
Crockett vs. Talarico: Texas Senate Primary Hea...
A competitive Democratic primary in Texas pits Jasmine Crockett against James Talarico in a race shaped by spending, turnout and electability.
1 min
111
Study Finds Rising Heart Attack Deaths Among Yo...
A new study finds heart attack deaths increasing among adults younger than 55, with women facing higher risk.
1 min
112
35 Years After Rodney King, A Reckoning That En...
Thirty-five years after the Rodney King beating, the event and its aftermath continue to influence conversations about policing and racial justice.
1 min
113
Federal Judge Blocks DHS Detention Notice Policy
A federal judge temporarily blocks DHS from enforcing a rule requiring lawmakers to give advance notice before visiting detention centers.
1 min
114
Texas Senate Primaries Tight Ahead of Election Day
A new poll shows tight primary battles in Texas as voters prepare to head to the polls for the U.S. Senate race.
1 min
115
Hegseth Defends Iran Strikes but Offers Few Det...
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defends U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran while offering few specifics on strategy or troop involvement.
1 min
116
#OTD in 1867: Howard University Is Founded
On March 2, 1867, Howard University was established in Washington, D.C., laying the foundation for one of the nation’s most influential historically Black universities.
1 min
117
Lawmakers Push Ban on Cancer-Linked Hair Chemicals
Lawmakers introduce the Healthy Hair Act to ban formaldehyde in hair products linked to cancer risks disproportionately affecting Black women.
1 min
118
Justice Department Expands Voter Roll Lawsuits
The Justice Department expands its push to obtain unredacted voter registration lists, filing five new lawsuits against states across the country.
1 min
119
New Poll Questions Trump’s Behavior in Second Term
A new Reuters/Ipsos poll finds most Americans say President Donald Trump has grown erratic with age during his second term.
1 min
120
Marian Anderson’s Legacy From Lincoln Memorial ...
From a Philadelphia church choir to the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, Marian Anderson shattered racial barriers and reshaped American music history.
1 min
121
Trayvon Martin 14 Years Later: A Legacy That Ch...
Fourteen years after Trayvon Martin’s death, we examine how his life and legacy reshaped a national movement for justice.
1 min
122
Chicago Begins Farewell for Rev. Jesse Jackson
Chicago begins a final farewell for civil rights leader the Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr., whose influence spanned more than six decades.
1 min
123
NPR Reports DOJ Withheld Trump-Related Epstein ...
An NPR investigation reports the DOJ withheld and removed certain Epstein-related documents referencing President Trump.
1 min
124
High Court Shields USPS as Midterms Near
The Supreme Court says the USPS is shielded from certain lawsuits — a ruling that comes as millions rely on mail voting ahead of the midterms.
1 min
125
Federal Judge Blocks DHS Third-Country Deportat...
A federal judge says DHS deportations to third countries without notice likely violate due process protections.
1 min