AURN News
American Urban Radio Networks has been telling stories of Black America since 1973. AURN is the only Black-owned network with a bureau in the White House. Journalists Ebony McMorris, Clay Cane, Jamie Jackson, and Tanya Hart deliver stories of interest to our community. AURN News encapsulates updates from Capitol Hill, as well as This Day in History, health & wellness, finance, education, technology, and entertainment.
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Civil Rights Legend Honored on New Stamp
The U.S. Postal Service is honoring the life and legacy of Georgia Congressman John Lewis and his work in the Civil Rights Movement with a special Forever Stamp.
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Giuliani Admits to False Statements About Georg...
Rudy Giuliani has conceded in a court filing that he made false and defamatory statements about two Black Georgia election workers while serving as former President Donald Trump’s lawyer to dispute the results of the 2020 presidential election.
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Unmasking the Wage Gap: Black Women's Fight for...
Today is Black Women's Equal Pay Day, a crucial highlight of the racial and gender wage gap in our nation. Among full-time year-round workers, Black women typically earn a meager 67 cents for every dollar paid to white non-Hispanic men.
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Judge Questions Terms as Hunter Biden's Plea De...
Biden had been expected to plead guilty to two charges of failure to pay taxes under the plea agreement. The judge, however, challenged the terms, expressing concern over the proposed separation of tax charges and a gun possession charge, and the judiciary's role in overseeing the deal.
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Hollywood Live: Bronny James suffers cardiac ar...
LeBron "Bronny" James Jr., the son of NBA star LeBron James, suffered cardiac arrest while practicing in Los Angeles on Monday and was taken to the hospital for treatment.
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Courtroom Clash: Judge Halts Biden's Asylum Pol...
The rule, criticized by migrant rights groups, requires migrants to apply for asylum online before reaching the U.S.-Mexico border or to first seek protection in the country they passed through.
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On this day in 1847, the Republic of Liberia ac...
The Republic of Liberia achieved its long-awaited independence on July 26, 1847. This historic moment marked a significant milestone in the nation's history, as it became the first African republic to declare sovereignty.
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Hunter Biden Expected to Plead Guilty to Tax Cr...
According to a Delaware court filing dated June 20, 2023, the charges against Hunter Biden include two counts of willful failure to pay federal income tax and one count of possession of a firearm by an individual who is an unlawful user or addicted to a controlled substance.
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Trump's Tightening Troubles: The Unsealed Searc...
Court documents reveal that eight search warrants and affidavits were filed in the federal case against former President Donald Trump for mishandling classified documents.
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Hollywood Live: Tuesday - July 25, 2023
Trae Young and longtime girlfriend Shelby Miller say "I do" in the Bahamas, Dennis Rodman's daughter Trinity looks to make a name for herself on USWNT World Cup run, and India Aire has beef with Megan Thee Stallion and Janelle Monae.
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Justice Remembered: New Emmett Till National Mo...
The new monument encompasses three poignant locations: Graball Landing near Glendora, Mississippi, where Till's body was recovered; Chicago's Roberts Temple Church of God, the site of Till's high profile, open casket funeral; and the Tallahatchie County Second District Courthouse in Sumner, Mississippi, where Till's murderers were acquitted.
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On this day in 1984, legendary blues singer Big...
Willie Mae "Big Mama" Thornton was born on December 11, 1926, in Alabama. Raised in a religious household, she discovered her passion for music at a young age, singing in the church choir and learning to play the harmonica and drums.
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Clock Ticks for UPS and Teamsters Union, Possib...
The pressure is on as UPS and the Teamsters union gear up for critical contract talks on Tuesday. At stake are the wages of around 100,000 part-time workers who keep UPS' massive operation ticking.
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Hollywood Live: Tupac Shakur murder case might ...
Las Vegas police confirmed that they have served a search warrant in connection with the 27-year unsolved murder of Tupac Shakur, propelling the case back into the spotlight.
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President Biden To Honor Emmett Till and Mamie ...
President Joe Biden has announced plans to designate a new national monument honoring Emmett Till and his mother Mamie Till-Mobley.
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Curriculum Controversy: Are Florida Schools Whi...
Are Florida schools about to see a re-imagining of African-American history through an incorrect curriculum lens?
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Questions Still Loom Over Black Soldier Who Cro...
Last week, Pvt. 2nd Class Travis King, a soldier in the U.S. Army, reportedly crossed the Demilitarized Zone and ran into North Korea. It has prompted the Army to launch an investigation, with the assistance of Army counterintelligence personnel.
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AI Safety is a White House Priority
The White House is pushing for responsible AI development in an effort they say is to protect the rights and safety of Americans. Seven leading AI companies, including Amazon and Google, have pledged to ensure safe and transparent AI technology.
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FedNow Goes Live
The Federal Reserve says its FedNow Service, a new system for instant payments similar to Venmo or CashApp, is now live.
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On this day in 1959, the Boston Red Rox became ...
On July 21, 1959, the Boston Red Sox became racially integrated. By signing infielder Elijah "Pumpsie" Green, the Red Sox became the last major league baseball team to racially integrate their roster.
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On this day in 1967, the first national Black P...
On July 20, 1967, more than a thousand people from a wide array of community organizations and other groups convened in Newark to discuss the most pressing issues of the day facing African-Americans at the first national Black Power Conference.
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Black Men Compete for GOP Presidential Nomination
Is the Republican Party witnessing a surge in diversity as three black men have stepped forward to compete for the party's nomination for president?
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Building Support: The White House's Gun Safety ...
Senior White House officials hosted a meeting Tuesday with over 20 law enforcement leaders from across the country to discuss the critical issue of reducing gun violence through what they’re calling common sense legislation.
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Las Vegas Police Serve Search Warrant Connected...
Nearly 27 years after Tupac Shakur's death, Las Vegas police announced that a search warrant was served in connection with the investigation into the murder of the hip hop icon.
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White House Leads Charge Against Rental Housing...
The White House is cracking down on rental housing junk fees in an effort to increase transparency and lower costs for renters, which can average $100 or more.
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