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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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Blinken Arrives in Middle East to Broker Gaza C...
Blinken met with Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi in Cairo, emphasizing the need for Hamas to agree to President Joe Biden's ceasefire proposal.
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This Day in History: Marcus Garvey, Pan-African...
Born in St. Ann's Bay, Jamaica, on Aug. 17, 1887, Garvey credited his father, a stone mason, for instilling in him a passion for reading and a spirit of self-determination.
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This Day in History: Honoring Prince on What Wo...
On June 7, we celebrate what would have been the 66th birthday of Prince, a musical genius who transformed the landscape of popular music.
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NAACP Urges Biden to Halt Weapons to Israel
The NAACP has called on President Joe Biden to halt all weapons deliveries to Israel indefinitely and push for an immediate and permanent ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.
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Job Market Stays Strong with 272,000 New Jobs i...
Employers added 272,000 jobs in May, indicating that the job market remains strong despite inflation and higher interest rates.
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Georgia Election Interference Case Against Trum...
An appeals court has halted the Georgia election interference case against former President Donald Trump and others while it reviews the lower court judge’s ruling allowing Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to remain on the case.
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Hollywood Live: Alfonso Ribeiro doesn't want to...
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This Day in History: Celebrating Marian Wright ...
Children’s rights activist and trailblazing lawyer Marian Wright Edelman was born on June 6, 1939, in South Carolina.
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Georgia Court Pauses Trump Election Subversion ...
The Georgia Court of Appeals has put a halt to the election subversion conspiracy case, ensuring it will not take place before the 2024 presidential election.
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Fearless Fund Blocked: Legal Setback for Black ...
The court ruled that the fund's grant contest likely violates Title 42 of the U.S. Code, which prohibits racial discrimination in contracts.
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Outrage from Immigration Advocates Following Bi...
President Joe Biden spoke Tuesday at the White House before signing an executive order that would temporarily halt asylum requests at the U.S.-Mexico border once the daily arrival rate surpasses 2,500 migrants.
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Biden's Executive Order: A Drastic Move to Curb...
In a move to address the escalating migrant crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border, President Biden is preparing to sign an executive order that could suspend asylum requests if the daily arrival rates exceed 2,500 migrants.
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Appeals Court Blocks Grant Program for Black Wo...
A U.S. federal court of appeals panel has suspended a venture capital firm's grant program for Black women business owners, ruling that a conservative group is likely to prevail in its lawsuit claiming the program is discriminatory.
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Hollywood Live: Welcome to Black Music Month
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Hunter Biden Trial: Jury Selection Kicks Off in...
The trial follows closely after former President Donald Trump's conviction, heightening interest in the proceedings. Prosecutors are prepared to call numerous witnesses, including family members, to build their case against Hunter Biden.
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Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee Announces Pancreatic Ca...
Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee announced her diagnosis of pancreatic cancer and ongoing treatment, but assured she will continue to serve constituents.
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President Biden Responds to Trump's Assertion T...
President Biden spoke before the press in the State Room of the White House about the jury finding former President Donald Trump guilty on all 34 felony counts.
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Trump Coronation or RNC Convention Implosion?
As you have heard by now, former President Donald Trump was found guilty on 34 felony counts in the New York hush money trial and faces sentencing on July 11, just days before the Republican National Convention where he is expected to be nominated as the party's 2024 presidential candidate.
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Trump Found Guilty on All 34 Felony Counts in H...
Trump has been found guilty on all 34 felony counts by a jury of his peers in a New York criminal case regarding hush money payments he made to Stormy Daniels in an attempt to influence the 2016 election.
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Supreme Court Verdict: NRA Prevails in Free Spe...
The Supreme Court has sided with the National Rifle Association (NRA) in a legal battle against former New York official Maria Vullo, in a conflict intertwined with the aftermath of the tragic 2018 Parkland school shooting.
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Biden-Harris Administration Launches Initiative...
This outreach is now vital, as recent polls show a decline in Biden's approval rating among Black Americans, dropping from 94 percent at the start of his term to 55 percent.
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Climate Change Threatens Labor Productivity, Ec...
In a recent economic letter, the San Francisco Fed pointed to mounting evidence that extreme heat is already taking a toll on worker productivity, especially for those toiling outdoors in sectors like construction.
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Lawsuit Alleges Racial Discrimination by Americ...
The suit claims that plaintiffs were ejected from a flight from Phoenix to JFK in New York City on January 5, 2024, "without any valid reason, based solely on their race."
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Hollywood Live: Another run-in with security at...
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Report Reveals Ongoing Impact of Redlining on H...
A new National Community Reinvestment Coalition report reveals that race-based exclusion from home ownership persists despite the Fair Housing Act.
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