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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"Cocaine-Gate": Who Is Bringing Drugs Into the ...
Congressman Henry Cuellar sits on the House Appropriations Committee, which has jurisdiction over the Secret Service. The San Antonio Democrat plans to demand answers about what changes are being made.
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On this day in 1972, WNBA icon Lisa Leslie was ...
At 6'5", according to the WNBA, the former Los Angeles Sparks center is considered to be "one of the most dynamic, popular female basketball players in the world." She was also a leading member of Team USA's gold-medal-winning Olympic team in 1996, 2000, 2004 and 2008.
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Biden Confronts Opposition, Challenges Republic...
The president mentioned Alabama Senator Tommy Tuberville by name, who last month praised the $1.4 billion in federal funds his state is set to receive for expanded broadband internet. The funding was authorized through the trillion-dollar bipartisan infrastructure law Tuberville voted against.
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Unveiling the Threat: PFAS Chemicals Contaminat...
A national study released Tuesday by the U.S. Geological Survey shows that a group of chemicals known as PFAS were commonly found in private wells and more frequently found in urban areas, especially in California, the Great Lakes, the Great Plains, and the Eastern Seaboard.
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On this day in 1971, jazz icon Louis Armstrong ...
Born on August 4, 1901, in New Orleans, Louisiana, Armstrong's career took off in the 1920s when he joined the influential band of Joe "King" Oliver. However, it was his groundbreaking recordings with his own groups, such as the Hot Five and the Hot Seven, that showcased his exceptional talent and cemented his place in music history.
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New Book Empowers Black Children in the AI Revo...
"AI... Meets... AI" is a new children's book available on Amazon that unleashes the magic of friendship, learning, and representation, with a particular focus on young Black children. Authored by Baltimore resident Amber Ivey, the tale takes readers on an extraordinary journey through the city of Baltimore, following the adventures of a young Black girl named Addy and a learning AI named Jaz.
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Federal Judge Blocks New Voting Law, Condemning...
A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction against portions of Florida's new election law, which would have prevented non-U.S. citizens from handling voter registration applications and made it a felony for registration workers to keep personal information of voters.
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Cocaine Found in the West Wing
The Secret Service is conducting an investigation to try to determine who brought it in. The small dime-sized bag was found by Secret Service around 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, while President Biden and his family were away at Camp David for the holiday weekend.
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New social media app created by Black tech entr...
Elon Musk’s new vision for Twitter appears to be backfiring and a new social media app created by Black tech entrepreneurs is surging.
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Supreme Court Decision Divides Americans on Rac...
A new poll shows that a slight majority of Americans, 52%, agree with the Supreme Court’s decision to remove race as a factor in college admissions. However, there is a significant divide along racial lines with most white Americans, 60%, in favor of the decision, and most Black Americans and Latinos opposed.
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On this day in 1881, Booker T. Washington found...
On July 4, 1881, educator and activist Booker T. Washington founded the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute, known today as Tuskegee University, in Tuskegee, Alabama. Washington served as the school’s first principal and presided over the first day of class, which was held in a one-room church before the first official building was erected one year later.
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On this day in 1861, boxer Peter "The Prince" J...
On July 3, 1861, boxer Peter “The Prince” Jackson was born in Saint Croix. After moving to Australia as a child, Jackson got his start boxing in 1882 when he stopped a shipboard mutiny.
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Jonathan Majors May Not Be Guilty
In a surprising turn of events, the NYPD may now arrest Jonathan Majors' accuser, according to multiple reports. Majors' career was recently sidelined and unraveled because of the domestic violence allegations from his girlfriend, Grace Jabbari, who claims Majors attacked her.
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Proud Boys Fined $1 Million for Vandalizing Bla...
In a ruling that has historical significance, a Washington D.C. judge has ordered the Proud Boys, a white supremacist group, to pay more than $1 million in damages for vandalizing a predominantly Black church.
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Thousands of Flight Delays Mark Holiday Weekend...
Airports are being hit with more travel issues as a record number of Americans travel during the extended 4th of July weekend. FlightAware reports that over 600 flights within, into, or out of the U.S. were canceled Sunday and more than 7,000 flights were delayed.
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Biden Enacts Higher Education Act of 1965 To Re...
Biden said he's directing the Department of Education to use the Higher Education Act of 1965 after the Supreme Court rejected his student loan forgiveness program.
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Menthol Cigarette Ban Decision Expected in August
The Biden Administration's goal to eliminate the sale and use of menthol cigarettes is raising alarms among critics who believe it disproportionately impacts the Black community. Recent statistics shed light on this issue. A 2018 National Survey on Drug Use and Health shows that a staggering 85% of menthol smokers are Black.
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SCOTUS Strikes Down Debt Relief for Students; R...
SCOTUS is striking down the president's student debt forgiveness plan and ruled in favor of a web designer who refused to design websites for same-sex weddings.
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SCOTUS Strikes Down Affirmative Action After 40...
"It created a Clarence Thomas who benefited from the program and now is in a position where he's going to deny many young African-American talented individuals an opportunity."
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Yusef Salaam Wins New York City Council Primary...
From wrongful imprisonment to now winning a seat on the New York City Council, an exonerated member of the Central Park Five will now represent Harlem. Dr. Yusef Salam was one of five teens wrongly convicted for the rape of a white female jogger in Central Park in 1989.
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U.S. Supreme Court Rules Against Affirmative Ac...
In a 6-3 ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled against affirmative action in college admissions. Race can no longer be considered a factor, despite the lack of diversity in higher education.
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Ralph Yarl, Black teen shot after doorbell mix-...
"I hear the door open. I see this old man and I'm assuming, oh, this is -- this must there be like their grandpa. And then he pulls out his gun. So I like back up. He points it at me, so I kind of like brace and I turn my head. Before that, I'm thinking there's no way he's actually gonna shoot, right? The door isn't even open. He's gonna shoot through his glass door and glass is gonna get everywhere. Then it happened."
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International African American Museum Holds Ded...
The International African American Museum celebrated its community dedication ceremony in Charleston, South Carolina. Charlamagne tha God, a South Carolina native and host of The Breakfast Club, emceed the event, which featured a speech by Mayor John Tecklenburg and various performances including from BeBe Winans and Patti Austin.
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Trump: I Did Nothing Wrong With Documents
"Copies of magazines, copies of different plans, copies of stories having to do with many, many subjects," Trump said of the materials.
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SCOTUS Declines to Uphold the “Independent Stat...
In a 6-3 vote, the Supreme Court declined to uphold the theory, which would allow state legislatures to overturn the votes of the people.
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