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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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19 Million New Businesses: Biden-Harris Powerin...
President Joe Biden has announced that a record 19 million new business applications have been filed since he and Vice President Kamala Harris took office.
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Biden-Harris Boost Affordable Housing: $100M To...
The Biden-Harris administration is taking new action to lower housing costs, with a focus on helping Black and Brown communities.
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DOJ Reports Crime Down in 70 Major Cities
Attorney General Merrick Garland highlighted the findings from the Major Cities Chiefs Association Violent Crime Survey, indicating a substantial reduction in the first half of 2024 compared to the previous year.
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Hollywood Live: Isaac Hayes Family Takes Legal ...
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This Day in History: August Wilson Wins Pulitze...
On August 12, 1990, American playwright August Wilson won the Pulitzer Prize for "The Piano Lesson," one of the ten plays in his acclaimed "Pittsburgh Cycle" that explores the Black experience in the 20th century.
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Tides Change: Harris Now Leads Trump in Several...
In a major development for the 2024 presidential election, Vice President Kamala Harris has surged ahead in Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin.
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Trump and Harris Set for September Debate Showdown
The Trump and Harris campaigns have locked in a debate for September 10 with ABC News as the host.
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Veterans Win Big: New HUD Policy Boosts Housing...
A new HUD policy will enable veterans with service-connected disabilities to secure more housing opportunities through the HUD-VASH program.
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Hollywood Live: A Different World Sequel & IATS...
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Trump and Harris Hit the Campaign Trail: A Day ...
Former President Donald Trump will be holding a news conference at 2 p.m. today at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida. It will be his first public appearance since Kamala Harris was named the Democratic presidential nominee, with Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate.
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This Day in History: Spike Lee's Debut Film "Sh...
Director Spike Lee's first feature-length film, "She's Gotta Have It," premiered in theaters on August 8, 1986.
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New Georgia Vote Rule Could Delay Election Cert...
The new policy lets county officials hold off on certifying election results if any board member demands an investigation into voting procedures.
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Hollywood Live: Olympic Love Matches & Serena’s...
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Podcast Empowers Women to Rise Above Adversity
A millennial minister's podcast is making waves across generations, inspiring women to overcome life's challenges through the power of shared testimonies.
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Harris-Walz Ticket Begins on the Road to the Wh...
Vice President Kamala Harris and her new running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, hit the road to rally support after last night's electrifying campaign kickoff in the City of Brotherly Love.
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Rep. Cori Bush Loses Primary to Wesley Bell in ...
Rep. Cori Bush of Missouri, one of the most outspoken progressives in the House, lost her primary on Tuesday to Wesley Bell, a county prosecutor who ran as a progressive and pragmatist.
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Voting Rights Act at 59: A Legacy of Progress, ...
The past decade has seen the Supreme Court relentlessly chip away at the achievements of the civil rights movement.
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Dream Team: Harris Taps Gov. Walz As Running Mate
Vice President Kamala Harris has announced Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate for the 2024 presidential election.
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This Day in History: President Lyndon B. Johnso...
African Americans were guaranteed the right to vote when President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act on August 6, 1965.
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Hollywood Live: Wesley Snipes is still slaying ...
esley Snipes is back in the spotlight, reprising his iconic role as Blade in the latest Deadpool & Wolverine film. Meanwhile, the drama unfolds in Cardi B’s personal life as she files for divorce from Offset while expecting their third child.
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Musk’s AI Voter Misinformation: Secretaries of ...
In a critical move ahead of the 2024 election, five Secretaries of State are urging Elon Musk to rectify inaccuracies shared by X's AI chatbot Grok.
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Unemployment Rate Rises: U.S. Job Growth Slows
U.S. job growth slowed in July as the unemployment rate ticked up, signaling a gradual cooling in the labor market amid the Federal Reserve's efforts to tame inflation.
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This Day in History: Theodore “Tiger” Flowers, ...
Boxer Theodore "Tiger" Flowers was born on August 5, 1895, in Georgia. Flowers made history as the first Black boxer to win the world middleweight championship.
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Kamala Harris to Announce Running Mate and Kick...
Harris is set to reveal her running mate on Tuesday and hit the road for a high-energy seven-state tour, starting in Philadelphia and targeting key battleground states.
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Remembering Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee: A Champion...
The nation mourns the loss of Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, a steadfast advocate for civil rights and social justice, who represented Texas’ 18th congressional district since 1995.
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