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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 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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ActBlue Raises Nearly $47 Million in Hours Afte...
Small-dollar donors contributed nearly $47 million on ActBlue in the seven hours after Vice President Harris launched her presidential campaign Sunday afternoon, the Democratic fundraising platform announced.
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Biden Bows Out, Back Harris; Will Democrats Ral...
After much pressure, President Biden has stepped out of the 2024 presidential race, posting a statement on X, formerly Twitter, shortly after 2 p.m. on Sunday that said, "My very first decision as the party nominee in 2020 was to pick Kamala Harris as my Vice President. And it’s been the best decision I’ve made. Today I want to offer my full support and endorsement for Kamala to be the nominee of our party this year."
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Congressional Legend Sheila Jackson Lee’s Legac...
Jackson Lee, known for her passionate advocacy on issues of racial justice, criminal justice reform, and human rights, served in Congress for over 30 years.
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Biden Delegate Defends President's Record Amid ...
Morgan Harper, a Biden delegate from Ohio, defended the president's record in a recent interview with AURN News, highlighting what she sees as concrete economic benefits for average Americans under his administration.
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Over 1,400 Black Women Leaders Unite To Keep Bi...
Over 1,400 Black women leaders and allies have signed a petition firmly supporting President Biden's re-election. The action comes in response to internal Democratic party pressure for Biden to step aside.
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Trump Vows To Take Over Washington, D.C.
The threat has D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser on high alert as Trump's extensive powers over the nonstate district could be weaponized to alter local laws.
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Will Biden Step Aside?
President Joe Biden continues to face mounting pressure from within his own party to step aside in the 2024 presidential race, even as he now battles a recent COVID-19 diagnosis.
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Biden Tests Positive For COVID-19
President Joe Biden has tested positive for COVID-19, the White House announced yesterday. He is experiencing mild symptoms, like a runny nose and a nonproductive cough.
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Georgia Appeals Court Sets December Hearing for...
According to the Associated Press, a Georgia appeals court has scheduled a December hearing for the appeal of a lower court ruling that allows Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to continue prosecuting the election interference case against former President Donald Trump.
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Biden Answers the Question, What's a 'Black Job'?
Speaking at the NAACP National Convention, President Joe Biden took to the stage and played off a term that former President Donald Trump used during a debate referring to Black jobs.
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Joe “Jellybean” Bryant, Father of Kobe Bryant, ...
Joe “Jellybean” Bryant, father of the late Basketball Hall of Famer Kobe Bryant, has passed away at 69, his alma mater La Salle University announced on Tuesday.
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This Day in History: Jazz Legend John Coltrane ...
On July 17, 1967, the world lost legendary jazz saxophonist John Coltrane passed away at the age of 40 due to liver cancer.
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Biden Announces Measures To Address Skyrocketin...
In a major announcement, the president called on corporate landlords to cap rent increases at 5 percent and unveiled plans to make more public land available for housing.
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Never-Trumper J.D. Vance Is Now Trump's Vice Pr...
On the first day of the Republican National Convention, Sen. J.D. Vance became the vice presidential nominee to run alongside former President Donald Trump.
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This Day in History: Celebrating Ida B. Wells, ...
Born on July 16, 1862, Ida B. Wells was a formidable crusader against lynching and an active participant in the women's rights and suffrage movements, establishing several notable women's organizations.
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Trump Chooses Sen. J.D. Vance As Running Mate, ...
Former President Donald Trump chose Sen. J.D. Vance of Ohio as his running mate on Monday, selecting a former critic turned loyal ally.
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FBI Director: Trump Shooting "An Attack on Demo...
FBI Director Christopher Wray condemned the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump as "an attack on democracy" during a press briefing on Sunday, following the shooting at a campaign rally outside Pittsburgh that left one dead and two critically wounded.
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